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Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 02138

Opportunity Score

93 / 100 Excellent

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 02138 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 38,077 and household incomes well above the national median ($122,040).

38,077

Population

$122,040

Median Income

+64% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.7/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 28.7 — young market, strong street food demand.

College-Educated: 51.3% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 02138.

Pet Care Services

1.3 per 10K residents

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$3,840

2BR Fair Market Rent

$2,799

Median Gross Rent

$1.1 M

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$5.9 M deposits

A veterinary practice costs $500K-$1.5M to start from scratch. Most new vets buy into existing practices or start mobile to reduce overhead.
DEA registration, state veterinary license, and controlled substance permits all take time. Start applications 6 months before your target opening.
Pet ownership rates vary by ZIP. Suburban areas with single-family homes consistently outperform dense urban cores for vet visit volume.
Emergency and after-hours services command 2-3x standard pricing. Even offering limited emergency hours gives you a revenue edge in most markets.
The median income here is $122,040. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.