ZIP 87312 — Business Opportunities

Continental Divide, NM · Local economy intelligence

Population

578

Median income

$45,096

Median age

44.1

Households

195

Top business opportunities in 87312

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Schools 90/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Toys & Games 90/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Religious 87/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Golf Course 87/100
~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Information 87/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Social Facility 87/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Variety Store 87/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Storage Rental 87/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Second Hand 87/100
~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 87312.

Park — 2 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Gifts & Specialty — 1 businesses
Religious — 0 businesses
Schools — 0 businesses
Golf Course — 0 businesses
Gas Stations — 0 businesses
Information — 0 businesses
Social Facility — 0 businesses
Variety Store — 0 businesses
Dental — 0 businesses
Childcare — 0 businesses
Auto Repair — 0 businesses
Storage Rental — 0 businesses
Second Hand — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	578
Households	195
Median household income	$45,096
Per capita income	$17,089
Median age	44.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	19.424%
% age 18–34	14.014%
% age 65+	11.592%
% renter-occupied	10.648%
Median home value	$34,300
Median gross rent	—
Unemployment rate	8.333%

Nearby ZIPs in NM

87311 Church Rock · 87313 Crownpoint · 87310 Brimhall · 87316 Fort Wingate · 87305 Gallup · 87301 Gallup

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