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Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 02142

Opportunity Score

93 / 100 Excellent

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

Market Summary

ZIP 02142 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 4,349 and household incomes well above the national median ($168,788).

4,349

Population

$168,788

Median Income

+126% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.9/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 31.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 70.2% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

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

$4,070

2BR Fair Market Rent

$3,501

Median Gross Rent

$1.7 M

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$990 K 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 $168,788. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.