Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 40155
Opportunity Score
25
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 40155 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,164 and household incomes below the national median ($47,059).
Area Profile
1,164
Population
$47,059
Median Income
-37% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 2.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$909
Median Gross Rent
$77 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$5.3 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Kentucky
- 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
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-37% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
40121
2.8 mi
Pop: 8,715
$74,224
Walk: 5.2
40177
6.1 mi
Pop: 1,627
$47,500
Walk: 6.7
47135
8.9 mi
Pop: 1,063
$55,804
40117
9.7 mi
Pop: 2,089
$56,791
40160
10.3 mi
Pop: 23,205
$59,293
Walk: 8.0
47117
11.1 mi
Pop: 4,352
$88,648
40175
11.1 mi
Pop: 16,283
$75,156
Walk: 5.3
40108
12.4 mi
Pop: 12,469
$71,480
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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