ZIP 90404 — Business Opportunities

Santa Monica, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

23,975

Median income

$87,209

Median age

38.6

Households

10,492

Top business opportunities in 90404

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

1. Fitness Station 100/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Estate Agent 96/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Department Store 96/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Winery 96/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Information 96/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Car Sharing 96/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Attraction 96/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Caravan Site 96/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Ranger Station 96/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Waste Basket 96/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 90404.

Restaurants — 43 businesses
Fast Food — 30 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 22 businesses
Dental — 21 businesses
Auto Repair — 20 businesses
Post Box — 15 businesses
Religious — 14 businesses
Charging Station — 12 businesses
Hair Salons — 11 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 11 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 11 businesses
Schools — 10 businesses
Banking & Finance — 10 businesses
Auto Sales — 10 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 9 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	23,975
Households	10,492
Median household income	$87,209
Per capita income	$58,058
Median age	38.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	57.486%
% age 18–34	25.13%
% age 65+	10.974%
% renter-occupied	71.572%
Median home value	$1,097,600
Median gross rent	$2,072
Unemployment rate	5.622%

Nearby ZIPs in CA

90302 Inglewood · 90301 Inglewood · 90293 Playa Del Rey · 90292 Marina Del Rey · 90291 Venice · 90274 Palos Verdes Peninsula

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