ZIP 51360 — Business Opportunities

Spirit Lake, IA · Local economy intelligence

Population

8,533

Median income

$74,375

Median age

48.1

Households

4,045

Top business opportunities in 51360

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Spirit Lake, IA, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Medical & Healthcare 97/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Bicycle Parking 89/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Jewelry & Accessories 87/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Electronics 84/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Auto Parts 84/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Clothing & Apparel 84/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Veterinary 84/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Fitness Centre 83/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Electronics Repair 81/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 51360.

Religious — 16 businesses
Park — 13 businesses
Restaurants — 7 businesses
Fast Food — 6 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 4 businesses
Dental — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 3 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Estate Agent — 3 businesses
Police — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Nature Reserve — 2 businesses
Auto Repair — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	8,533
Households	4,045
Median household income	$74,375
Per capita income	$45,262
Median age	48.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	35.954%
% age 18–34	16.301%
% age 65+	18.434%
% renter-occupied	15.536%
Median home value	$239,300
Median gross rent	$925
Unemployment rate	2.659%

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