ZIP 98043 — Business Opportunities

Mountlake Terrace, WA · Local economy intelligence

Population

21,347

Median income

$96,085

Median age

38.6

Households

8,922

Top business opportunities in 98043

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Furniture & Home Decor 93/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 91/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Grocery 85/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Water Park 80/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Truck 80/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Studio 80/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Seafood 80/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Ticket 80/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Truck Repair 80/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 98043.

Restaurants — 30 businesses
Fast Food — 15 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 11 businesses
Religious — 11 businesses
Park — 11 businesses
Convenience Stores — 10 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
Hair Salons — 8 businesses
Dental — 8 businesses
Schools — 7 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Auto Repair — 6 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 6 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	21,347
Households	8,922
Median household income	$96,085
Per capita income	$50,367
Median age	38.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	41.218%
% age 18–34	20.687%
% age 65+	10.985%
% renter-occupied	40.174%
Median home value	$560,400
Median gross rent	$1,830
Unemployment rate	4.102%

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