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ZIP 78526 — Business Opportunities

Brownsville, TX · Local economy intelligence
Population
59,547
Median income
$66,339
Median age
28.8
Households
16,690

Top business opportunities in 78526

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

  1. 1. Childcare 100/100
    ~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Toys & Games 98/100
    ~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Prep School 84/100
    ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Dancing School 82/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Language School 78/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Driving School 78/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Music School 77/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Cafes & Coffee Shops 70/100
    ~7.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Bars & Nightlife 67/100
    ~5.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Laundromats 67/100
    ~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 78526.

Full demographic profile

Population59,547
Households16,690
Median household income$66,339
Per capita income$23,043
Median age28.8
% bachelor's degree or higher28.399%
% age 18–3422.285%
% age 65+6.294%
% renter-occupied28.458%
Median home value$145,300
Median gross rent$1,025
Unemployment rate6.152%

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