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ZIP 81650 — Business Opportunities

Rifle, CO · Local economy intelligence
Population
14,130
Median income
$75,560
Median age
33.1
Households
4,699

Top business opportunities in 81650

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

  1. 1. Childcare 100/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Toys & Games 92/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Dancing School 80/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Music School 73/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Driving School 70/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Prep School 70/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Bars & Nightlife 60/100
    ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Auto Sales 54/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Auto Parts 54/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Bicycle Parking 51/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 81650.

Full demographic profile

Population14,130
Households4,699
Median household income$75,560
Per capita income$32,229
Median age33.1
% bachelor's degree or higher15.498%
% age 18–3422.045%
% age 65+6.624%
% renter-occupied23.328%
Median home value$328,300
Median gross rent$1,161
Unemployment rate3.507%

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