New Car Dealers Market: ZIP 50477
Opportunity Score
14
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 50477 is an suburban area. with a population of 219 and household incomes near the national median ($51,161).
Area Profile
219
Population
$51,161
Median Income
-31% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 38.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$880
2BR Fair Market Rent
$633
Median Gross Rent
$75 K
Median Home Value
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Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-31% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
50479
6.4 mi
Pop: 783
$71,250
Walk: 4.8
50469
9.0 mi
Pop: 1,495
$70,682
Walk: 3.2
50475
10.7 mi
Pop: 1,598
$78,333
50428
11.4 mi
Pop: 9,093
$72,932
Walk: 8.1
50457
12.5 mi
Pop: 504
$47,321
Walk: 3.7
50427
12.8 mi
Pop: 146
$70,377
50482
14.4 mi
Pop: 701
$82,292
Walk: 5.6
50401
14.5 mi
Pop: 28,818
$63,807
Walk: 14.2
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits