ZIP 94546 — Business Opportunities

Castro Valley, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

45,761

Median income

$117,808

Median age

42.3

Households

15,897

Top business opportunities in 94546

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Jewelry & Accessories 85/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 79/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Flight School 77/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Toys & Games 77/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Prep School 77/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Clothing & Apparel 75/100
~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Public Bookcase 73/100
~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Gallery 73/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Artwork 73/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 94546.

Restaurants — 32 businesses
Fast Food — 22 businesses
Schools — 14 businesses
Gas Stations — 12 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 11 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 9 businesses
Parking — 7 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 6 businesses
Park — 6 businesses
Banking & Finance — 6 businesses
Estate Agent — 5 businesses
Hair Salons — 5 businesses
Religious — 5 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 5 businesses
Insurance — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	45,761
Households	15,897
Median household income	$117,808
Per capita income	$51,886
Median age	42.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	40.355%
% age 18–34	14.379%
% age 65+	13.297%
% renter-occupied	33.171%
Median home value	$935,700
Median gross rent	$2,371
Unemployment rate	3.685%

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