ZIP 60188 — Business Opportunities

Carol Stream, IL · Local economy intelligence

Population

42,219

Median income

$104,394

Median age

39.5

Households

15,267

Top business opportunities in 60188

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Cafes & Coffee Shops 90/100
~6.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Furniture & Home Decor 83/100
~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Clothing & Apparel 81/100
~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Bars & Nightlife 81/100
~8.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Laundromats 74/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Electronics Repair 72/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Veterinary 69/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Fitness Station 68/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Electronics 64/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 60188.

Park — 35 businesses
Fast Food — 25 businesses
Schools — 10 businesses
Religious — 10 businesses
Gas Stations — 8 businesses
Restaurants — 7 businesses
Convenience Stores — 6 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 6 businesses
Pitch — 6 businesses
Banking & Finance — 5 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 4 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 3 businesses
Hair Salons — 3 businesses
Dental — 3 businesses
Community Centre — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	42,219
Households	15,267
Median household income	$104,394
Per capita income	$44,246
Median age	39.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	42.761%
% age 18–34	19.901%
% age 65+	11.649%
% renter-occupied	29.94%
Median home value	$299,300
Median gross rent	$1,398
Unemployment rate	4.481%

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