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ZIP 61104 — Business Opportunities

Rockford, IL · Local economy intelligence
Population
18,306
Median income
$29,594
Median age
34.9
Households
8,049

Top business opportunities in 61104

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Prep School 68/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Dancing School 65/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Music School 65/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Toys & Games 64/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Driving School 60/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Childcare 58/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Language School 53/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Nature Reserve 49/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Libraries 49/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 61104.

Full demographic profile

Population18,306
Households8,049
Median household income$29,594
Per capita income$19,591
Median age34.9
% bachelor's degree or higher8.276%
% age 18–3420.267%
% age 65+9.325%
% renter-occupied53.953%
Median home value$77,500
Median gross rent$788
Unemployment rate14.965%

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