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ZIP 98516 — Business Opportunities

Olympia, WA · Local economy intelligence
Population
27,212
Median income
$89,378
Median age
39.3
Households
10,860

Top business opportunities in 98516

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

  1. 1. Childcare 100/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Parking Entrance 86/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Bicycle Parking 86/100
    ~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Parking Space 86/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Schools 86/100
    ~10.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Gas Stations 84/100
    ~7.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Prep School 83/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Toys & Games 80/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Furniture & Home Decor 80/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Auto Repair 79/100
    ~5.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 98516.

Full demographic profile

Population27,212
Households10,860
Median household income$89,378
Per capita income$44,259
Median age39.3
% bachelor's degree or higher38.342%
% age 18–3418.775%
% age 65+14.468%
% renter-occupied28.513%
Median home value$474,800
Median gross rent$1,800
Unemployment rate3.931%

Nearby ZIPs in WA

98513 Olympia · 98512 Olympia · 98506 Olympia · 98505 Olympia · 98536 Copalis Crossing · 98661 Vancouver

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