Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 22908
Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 22908 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic.
Area Profile
0
Population
Urban
Area Type
13.8/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Virginia
- 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
vs. National Average
Walkability
+3.3 pts vs. national avg
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22901
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22903
7.0 mi
Pop: 39,925
$64,352
Walk: 12.5
22911
7.5 mi
Pop: 18,985
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22902
8.5 mi
Pop: 24,396
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Walk: 14.5
22936
8.9 mi
Pop: 6,478
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Walk: 5.3
22947
11.9 mi
Pop: 5,201
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Walk: 4.8
22959
12.8 mi
Pop: 1,802
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Walk: 5.4
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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