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ZIP 71742 — Business Opportunities

Fordyce, AR · Local economy intelligence
Population
4,799
Median income
$36,900
Median age
42.0
Households
1,536

Top business opportunities in 71742

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

  1. 1. Parking 100/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Auto Repair 96/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Auto Sales 96/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Auto Parts 96/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Bars & Nightlife 89/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Medical & Healthcare 88/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Laundromats 83/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Grave Yard 80/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Prison 80/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Variety Store 80/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 71742.

Full demographic profile

Population4,799
Households1,536
Median household income$36,900
Per capita income$24,031
Median age42.0
% bachelor's degree or higher9.69%
% age 18–3418.796%
% age 65+16.858%
% renter-occupied21.552%
Median home value$93,500
Median gross rent$582
Unemployment rate6.817%

Nearby ZIPs in AR

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