Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 19947
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19947 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 19,343 and household incomes near the national median ($68,529).
Area Profile
19,343
Population
$68,529
Median Income
-8% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
9.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,390
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,298
Median Gross Rent
$290 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$500 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Delaware
- 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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
-8% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
19941
8.6 mi
Pop: 3,120
$66,601
19951
10.4 mi
Pop: 1,957
$79,698
19966
10.8 mi
Pop: 34,892
$75,436
Walk: 7.4
19968
11.6 mi
Pop: 14,791
$81,646
Walk: 6.3
19956
12.5 mi
Pop: 16,274
$59,085
Walk: 9.8
19960
12.5 mi
Pop: 7,083
$66,929
Walk: 4.8
19933
14.4 mi
Pop: 11,409
$61,261
19939
15.3 mi
Pop: 7,833
$86,583
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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