ZIP 94597 — Business Opportunities

Walnut Creek, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

23,654

Median income

$135,960

Median age

38.0

Households

10,691

Top business opportunities in 94597

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

1. Clothing & Apparel 100/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Fitness Station 92/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Furniture & Home Decor 85/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Bars & Nightlife 80/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Laundromats 80/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Electronics Repair 75/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Jewelry & Accessories 74/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Pharmacies 72/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Administrative 61/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Waste Transfer Station 61/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 94597.

Restaurants — 20 businesses
Fast Food — 11 businesses
Auto Repair — 10 businesses
Religious — 10 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 7 businesses
Convenience Stores — 6 businesses
Gas Stations — 5 businesses
Schools — 5 businesses
Post Box — 5 businesses
Parking — 5 businesses
Bicycle Parking — 5 businesses
Auto Sales — 5 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 4 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 4 businesses
Park — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	23,654
Households	10,691
Median household income	$135,960
Per capita income	$70,754
Median age	38.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	66.506%
% age 18–34	25.277%
% age 65+	12.793%
% renter-occupied	50.172%
Median home value	$917,500
Median gross rent	$2,539
Unemployment rate	5.679%

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