ZIP 55049 — Business Opportunities

Medford, MN · Local economy intelligence

Population

2,620

Median income

$87,940

Median age

33.6

Households

899

Top business opportunities in 55049

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Schools 81/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Dancing School 81/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Music School 79/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Toys & Games 78/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Driving School 69/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Prep School 67/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Bicycle Parking 53/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Parking Entrance 53/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Jewelry & Accessories 53/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 55049.

Clothing & Apparel — 6 businesses
Restaurants — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Fast Food — 3 businesses
Parking — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Furniture & Home Decor — 2 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 2 businesses
Pitch — 2 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Funeral Directors — 1 businesses
Dog Park — 1 businesses
Department Store — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	2,620
Households	899
Median household income	$87,940
Per capita income	$36,079
Median age	33.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	20.892%
% age 18–34	18.55%
% age 65+	7.901%
% renter-occupied	16.423%
Median home value	$217,100
Median gross rent	$795
Unemployment rate	4.871%

Nearby ZIPs in MN

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