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ZIP 98686 — Business Opportunities

Vancouver, WA · Local economy intelligence
Population
20,518
Median income
$101,174
Median age
42.1
Households
7,785

Top business opportunities in 98686

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

  1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  2. 2. Electronics 89/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Parking Entrance 86/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Bicycle Parking 86/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Parking Space 86/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Auto Sales 81/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Dancing School 79/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Grocery 79/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Music School 78/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  10. 10. Electronics Repair 77/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 98686.

Full demographic profile

Population20,518
Households7,785
Median household income$101,174
Per capita income$46,805
Median age42.1
% bachelor's degree or higher36.208%
% age 18–3415.733%
% age 65+14.202%
% renter-occupied22.457%
Median home value$497,100
Median gross rent$1,677
Unemployment rate3.894%

Nearby ZIPs in WA

98662 Vancouver · 98661 Vancouver · 98814 Carlton · 98536 Copalis Crossing · 98516 Olympia · 98513 Olympia

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