ZIP 62208 — Business Opportunities

Fairview Heights, IL · Local economy intelligence

Population

16,690

Median income

$75,538

Median age

39.6

Households

7,157

Top business opportunities in 62208

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Schools 98/100
~9.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Convenience Stores 97/100
~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Bicycle Parking 95/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Parking Entrance 95/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Parking Space 95/100
~11.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Auto Sales 94/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Post Box 87/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Community Centre 87/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Social Facility 87/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 62208.

Clothing & Apparel — 43 businesses
Restaurants — 32 businesses
Fast Food — 29 businesses
Department Store — 11 businesses
Jewelry & Accessories — 10 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 8 businesses
Banking & Finance — 8 businesses
Religious — 6 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 6 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 5 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 5 businesses
Auto Repair — 4 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 4 businesses
Variety Store — 4 businesses
Bed — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	16,690
Households	7,157
Median household income	$75,538
Per capita income	$37,678
Median age	39.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	31.151%
% age 18–34	18.574%
% age 65+	11.474%
% renter-occupied	33.639%
Median home value	$158,300
Median gross rent	$1,142
Unemployment rate	5.694%

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