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ZIP 51510 — Business Opportunities

Carter Lake, IA · Local economy intelligence
Population
3,780
Median income
$64,479
Median age
38.0
Households
1,351

Top business opportunities in 51510

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

  1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Childcare 98/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Laundromats 90/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Bicycle Parking 84/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Auto Parts 82/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Music School 76/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Medical & Healthcare 64/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Nursing Home 63/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Libraries 63/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Police 63/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 51510.

Full demographic profile

Population3,780
Households1,351
Median household income$64,479
Per capita income$32,068
Median age38.0
% bachelor's degree or higher12.864%
% age 18–3416.296%
% age 65+13.069%
% renter-occupied18.201%
Median home value$137,700
Median gross rent$1,099
Unemployment rate5.879%

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