ZIP 81201 — Business Opportunities

Salida, CO · Local economy intelligence

Population

8,922

Median income

$67,500

Median age

47.0

Households

4,414

Top business opportunities in 81201

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

1. Medical & Healthcare 100/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Dental 87/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Outdoor Seating 79/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Department Store 79/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Property Management 79/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Ticket Validator 79/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Vending Machine 79/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Tattoo 79/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Opticians 79/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Dojo 79/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 81201.

Restaurants — 27 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 17 businesses
Gallery — 11 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 9 businesses
Religious — 8 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 8 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 6 businesses
Auto Parts — 5 businesses
Gas Stations — 5 businesses
Banking & Finance — 5 businesses
Information — 5 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 5 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 4 businesses
Fast Food — 4 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	8,922
Households	4,414
Median household income	$67,500
Per capita income	$40,856
Median age	47.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	47.193%
% age 18–34	16.061%
% age 65+	19.962%
% renter-occupied	26.189%
Median home value	$542,600
Median gross rent	$1,594
Unemployment rate	2.534%

Nearby ZIPs in CO

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