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ZIP 78040 — Business Opportunities

Laredo, TX · Local economy intelligence
Population
36,727
Median income
$33,819
Median age
29.6
Households
11,438

Top business opportunities in 78040

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Toys & Games 72/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Prep School 63/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Dancing School 61/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Language School 58/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Driving School 58/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Music School 57/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Childcare 50/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Auto Sales 44/100
    ~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Company 43/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 78040.

Full demographic profile

Population36,727
Households11,438
Median household income$33,819
Per capita income$15,506
Median age29.6
% bachelor's degree or higher7.687%
% age 18–3421.853%
% age 65+8.95%
% renter-occupied49.86%
Median home value$101,100
Median gross rent$853
Unemployment rate6.041%

Nearby ZIPs in TX

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