ZIP 98226 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 98226

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

1. 1. Parking Entrance 100/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Bicycle Parking 100/100
   ~6.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Parking Space 100/100
   ~5.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Auto Sales 98/100
   ~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Laundromats 97/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Parking 96/100
   ~12.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Convenience Stores 96/100
   ~12.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Company 82/100
   ~9.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Garden Centre 82/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Community Centre 82/100
    ~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 98226.

• Restaurants — 18 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 15 businesses
• Fast Food — 10 businesses
• Gas Stations — 9 businesses
• Information — 9 businesses
• Park — 8 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 7 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 6 businesses
• Dental — 6 businesses
• Fitness Centre — 6 businesses
• Nature Reserve — 5 businesses
• Schools — 5 businesses
• Post Box — 5 businesses
• Religious — 4 businesses
• Financial — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	45,703
Households	19,347
Median household income	$71,943
Per capita income	$42,017
Median age	40.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	37.654%
% age 18–34	22.344%
% age 65+	13.752%
% renter-occupied	37.462%
Median home value	$509,800
Median gross rent	$1,432
Unemployment rate	4.606%

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