ZIP 81224 — Business Opportunities

Crested Butte, CO · Local economy intelligence

Population

3,431

Median income

$84,769

Median age

42.3

Households

1,661

Top business opportunities in 81224

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

1. Electronics 100/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Outdoor Seating 92/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Department Store 92/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Antiques 92/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Fast Food 92/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Property Management 92/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Ticket Validator 92/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Vending Machine 92/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Vacant 92/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Charging Station 92/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 81224.

Other — 29 businesses
Restaurants — 16 businesses
Estate Agent — 10 businesses
Outdoor — 9 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 7 businesses
Gallery — 7 businesses
Park — 6 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 6 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 6 businesses
Company — 6 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 5 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 4 businesses
Legal Services — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	3,431
Households	1,661
Median household income	$84,769
Per capita income	$58,615
Median age	42.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	70.661%
% age 18–34	14.34%
% age 65+	4.488%
% renter-occupied	22.539%
Median home value	$853,400
Median gross rent	$1,375
Unemployment rate	4.336%

Nearby ZIPs in CO

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