Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 37934
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 37934 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 28,237 and household incomes well above the national median ($135,472). There are 4 veterinary practices operations in ZIP 37934.
Area Profile
28,237
Population
$135,472
Median Income
+82% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.9/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 44.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 43.8% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 37934.
4
Veterinary Practices
Low competition — room to establish
1.4 per 10K residents
8
Pet Care Services
2.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Veterinary Practices are 33.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 37934 (4 vs. 8 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,320
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,810
Median Gross Rent
$470 K
Median Home Value
16
Bank Branches
$2.2 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Tennessee
- 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 $135,472. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Veterinary Practices
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 8
- Bank Branches
- 16
vs. National Average
Median Income
+82% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
37932
3.1 mi
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$109,900
Walk: 6.3
37922
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Walk: 6.8
37772
6.1 mi
Pop: 14,164
$95,164
Walk: 5.8
37923
7.7 mi
Pop: 30,874
$70,046
Walk: 8.9
37931
7.8 mi
Pop: 31,149
$91,284
Walk: 5.8
37737
8.9 mi
Pop: 6,576
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37777
9.5 mi
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$74,357
Walk: 6.3
37771
9.8 mi
Pop: 17,829
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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