ZIP 98042 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 98042

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

1. 1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
   ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Electronics 83/100
   ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Clothing & Apparel 76/100
   ~7.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Veterinary 74/100
   ~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Electronics Repair 71/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Parking Entrance 63/100
   ~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Bicycle Parking 63/100
   ~7.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Parking Space 63/100
   ~5.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Music School 63/100
   ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. 10. Grocery 61/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 98042.

• Park — 31 businesses
• Restaurants — 23 businesses
• Fast Food — 19 businesses
• Doctors — 15 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 14 businesses
• Dental — 14 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 13 businesses
• Company — 12 businesses
• Schools — 11 businesses
• Hair Salons — 11 businesses
• Religious — 10 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 10 businesses
• Auto Repair — 8 businesses
• Estate Agent — 8 businesses
• Parking — 7 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	49,338
Households	16,654
Median household income	$122,709
Per capita income	$51,663
Median age	39.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	32.709%
% age 18–34	17.08%
% age 65+	9.376%
% renter-occupied	15.958%
Median home value	$568,100
Median gross rent	$2,000
Unemployment rate	2.963%

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