MuniMapz Open the interactive map →

ZIP 78550 — Business Opportunities

Harlingen, TX · Local economy intelligence
Population
54,441
Median income
$46,341
Median age
33.1
Households
19,305

Top business opportunities in 78550

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Toys & Games 82/100
    ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Childcare 78/100
    ~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Prep School 72/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Dancing School 70/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Language School 67/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Driving School 67/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Music School 66/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Bicycle Parking 61/100
    ~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Parking Entrance 61/100
    ~5.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 78550.

Full demographic profile

Population54,441
Households19,305
Median household income$46,341
Per capita income$22,531
Median age33.1
% bachelor's degree or higher20.17%
% age 18–3420.663%
% age 65+10.147%
% renter-occupied43.126%
Median home value$104,700
Median gross rent$841
Unemployment rate4.771%

Nearby ZIPs in TX

78347 Chapman Ranch · 78143 Pandora · 78141 Nordheim · 77864 Madisonville · 77859 Hearne · 77857 Gause

Ask the AI Advisor

Get a 1-to-10 rating with data-backed reasoning for any business idea you'd open in 78550. "What if I opened a coffee shop here?" → real answer in 5 seconds.

Open advisor on the map →