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ZIP 98226 — Business Opportunities

Bellingham, WA · Local economy intelligence
Population
45,703
Median income
$71,943
Median age
40.1
Households
19,347

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.

Full demographic profile

Population45,703
Households19,347
Median household income$71,943
Per capita income$42,017
Median age40.1
% bachelor's degree or higher37.654%
% age 18–3422.344%
% age 65+13.752%
% renter-occupied37.462%
Median home value$509,800
Median gross rent$1,432
Unemployment rate4.606%

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