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ZIP 62479 — Business Opportunities

Wheeler, IL · Local economy intelligence
Population
808
Median income
$71,932
Median age
37.2
Households
301

Top business opportunities in 62479

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

  1. 1. Childcare 100/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  2. 2. Schools 90/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Medical & Healthcare 75/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Prep School 75/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Dancing School 71/100
    ~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Music School 70/100
    ~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Toys & Games 69/100
    ~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Driving School 64/100
    ~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Pharmacies 63/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  10. 10. Language School 54/100
    ~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 62479.

Full demographic profile

Population808
Households301
Median household income$71,932
Per capita income$28,343
Median age37.2
% bachelor's degree or higher20.0%
% age 18–3415.099%
% age 65+18.936%
% renter-occupied27.95%
Median home value$161,900
Median gross rent$854
Unemployment rate7.561%

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