ZIP 98102 — Business Opportunities

Seattle, WA · Local economy intelligence

Population

25,827

Median income

$114,026

Median age

33.4

Households

16,213

Top business opportunities in 98102

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

1. Laundromats 100/100
~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Electronics 53/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Electronics Repair 46/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Jewelry & Accessories 42/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Furniture & Home Decor 39/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Tyres 37/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Waste Disposal 37/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Property Management 37/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Educational Institution 37/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Home Improvement 37/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 98102.

Bicycle Parking — 123 businesses
Restaurants — 72 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 27 businesses
Park — 25 businesses
Artwork — 25 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 24 businesses
Company — 21 businesses
Hair Salons — 17 businesses
Banking & Finance — 15 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 14 businesses
Fitness Centre — 14 businesses
Public Bookcase — 13 businesses
Post Box — 12 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 10 businesses
Schools — 9 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	25,827
Households	16,213
Median household income	$114,026
Per capita income	$99,103
Median age	33.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	80.425%
% age 18–34	49.874%
% age 65+	5.467%
% renter-occupied	69.399%
Median home value	$1,042,000
Median gross rent	$1,912
Unemployment rate	4.405%

Nearby ZIPs in WA

98126 Seattle · 98133 Seattle · 98056 Renton · 98055 Renton · 98053 Redmond · 98261 Lopez Island

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