Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 38474
Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38474 is an suburban area. with a population of 9,336 and household incomes near the national median ($63,711).
Area Profile
9,336
Population
$63,711
Median Income
-15% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 36.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 7.9% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,210
2BR Fair Market Rent
$793
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$140 K 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
-15% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
38483
8.8 mi
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$60,281
Walk: 4.0
38461
9.2 mi
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$58,564
38456
12.9 mi
Pop: 4,600
$58,913
38487
13.8 mi
Pop: 688
$100,542
Walk: 3.2
38401
16.4 mi
Pop: 66,696
$69,467
Walk: 6.6
38454
16.5 mi
Pop: 888
$46,750
38472
16.5 mi
Pop: 2,489
$70,069
Walk: 5.4
38451
17.0 mi
Pop: 4,196
$74,844
Walk: 4.7
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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