ZIP 56701 — Business Opportunities

Thief River Falls, MN · Local economy intelligence

Population

12,898

Median income

$71,781

Median age

39.7

Households

5,731

Top business opportunities in 56701

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

1. Laundromats 100/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Parking 76/100
~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Bicycle Parking 76/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Parking Entrance 76/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Auto Repair 73/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Bars & Nightlife 71/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Computer 65/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Funeral Directors 65/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Car Wash 65/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Brewery 65/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 56701.

Park — 15 businesses
Pitch — 13 businesses
Religious — 9 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 9 businesses
Fast Food — 7 businesses
Restaurants — 6 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Auto Sales — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Sports Centre — 3 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Hospitals — 3 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 2 businesses
Doityourself — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	12,898
Households	5,731
Median household income	$71,781
Per capita income	$37,664
Median age	39.7
% bachelor's degree or higher	20.434%
% age 18–34	17.468%
% age 65+	12.583%
% renter-occupied	26.752%
Median home value	$174,200
Median gross rent	$937
Unemployment rate	1.804%

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