ZIP 79536 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 79536

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

1. 1. Childcare 100/100
   ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. 2. Toys & Games 87/100
   ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Prep School 75/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. 4. Dancing School 73/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. 5. Language School 70/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Driving School 70/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Music School 69/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. 8. Bars & Nightlife 62/100
   ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. 9. Fitness Centre 55/100
   ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. 10. Furniture & Home Decor 54/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 79536.

• Restaurants — 7 businesses
• Gas Stations — 7 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
• Religious — 3 businesses
• Government Services — 3 businesses
• Schools — 3 businesses
• Fast Food — 2 businesses
• Auto Repair — 2 businesses
• Park — 2 businesses
• Variety Store — 2 businesses
• Caravan Site — 2 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 1 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
• Auto Parts — 1 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	6,123
Households	1,919
Median household income	$67,788
Per capita income	$27,154
Median age	31.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	13.117%
% age 18–34	21.656%
% age 65+	9.391%
% renter-occupied	17.415%
Median home value	$118,600
Median gross rent	$1,260
Unemployment rate	1.8%

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