Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 33470
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 33470 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 33,232 and household incomes well above the national median ($116,758). There are 11 veterinary practices operations in ZIP 33470.
Area Profile
33,232
Population
$116,758
Median Income
+57% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 21.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 33470.
11
Veterinary Practices
Moderate — proven market
3.3 per 10K residents
10
Pet Care Services
3.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Veterinary Practices are 52.4% of the relevant market in ZIP 33470 (11 vs. 10 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,180
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,576
Median Gross Rent
$530 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$93 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Florida
- 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 $116,758. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Veterinary Practices
- 11
- Related Businesses
- 10
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+57% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
33412
11.4 mi
Pop: 15,499
$134,818
Walk: 6.2
33411
13.1 mi
Pop: 75,299
$89,329
Walk: 8.8
33414
13.1 mi
Pop: 59,229
$105,953
Walk: 8.7
33478
13.6 mi
Pop: 15,205
$142,109
Walk: 6.4
33418
16.1 mi
Pop: 42,979
$123,405
Walk: 7.4
33438
16.5 mi
Pop: 439
33449
16.6 mi
Pop: 9,131
$149,159
Walk: 9.4
33413
17.9 mi
Pop: 17,914
$80,527
Walk: 11.8
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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