Home › ZIP 22931

Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 22931

Opportunity Score

44 / 100 Fair

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

Market Summary

ZIP 22931 is an urban area. with a population of 219 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,875).

219

Population

$106,875

Median Income

+43% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 38.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 40.6% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

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

$1,520

2BR Fair Market Rent

$825

Median Gross Rent

$700 K

Median Home Value

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 $106,875. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.