ZIP 95126 — Business Opportunities

San Jose, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

36,996

Median income

$121,520

Median age

34.8

Households

15,432

Top business opportunities in 95126

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

1. Fitness Station 100/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Jewelry & Accessories 95/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Veterinary 75/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Electronics 70/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Electronics Repair 66/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Furniture & Home Decor 65/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Public Building 62/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Boutique 62/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Agrarian 62/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Water Sports 62/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 95126.

Hair Salons — 14 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 10 businesses
Auto Sales — 8 businesses
Restaurants — 7 businesses
Auto Repair — 7 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 5 businesses
Fast Food — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 3 businesses
Religious — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Sports Centre — 3 businesses
Social Facility — 3 businesses
Dog Park — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	36,996
Households	15,432
Median household income	$121,520
Per capita income	$70,589
Median age	34.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	54.386%
% age 18–34	31.103%
% age 65+	7.552%
% renter-occupied	61.577%
Median home value	$1,171,100
Median gross rent	$2,433
Unemployment rate	4.427%

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