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ZIP 62205 — Business Opportunities

East Saint Louis, IL · Local economy intelligence
Population
5,754
Median income
$43,371
Median age
52.3
Households
2,164

Top business opportunities in 62205

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Convenience Stores 80/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Bars & Nightlife 72/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Cafes & Coffee Shops 60/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Hospitals 57/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Toilets 54/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Nursing Home 54/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Carpenter 54/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Weapons 54/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Viewpoint 54/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 62205.

Full demographic profile

Population5,754
Households2,164
Median household income$43,371
Per capita income$26,448
Median age52.3
% bachelor's degree or higher17.212%
% age 18–3421.863%
% age 65+14.824%
% renter-occupied22.771%
Median home value$44,600
Median gross rent$951
Unemployment rate18.247%

Nearby ZIPs in IL

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