Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 43537
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 43537 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 29,639 and household incomes above the national median ($85,919). There are 5 veterinary practices operations in ZIP 43537.
Area Profile
29,639
Population
$85,919
Median Income
+15% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 41.7 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 29.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 43537.
5
Veterinary Practices
Low competition — room to establish
1.7 per 10K residents
3
Pet Care Services
1.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Veterinary Practices are 62.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 43537 (5 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,120
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,017
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Ohio
- 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
- Walkable
- Veterinary Practices
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+15% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
43614
4.6 mi
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Walk: 12.4
43615
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Walk: 12.5
43542
5.5 mi
Pop: 4,485
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43528
5.7 mi
Pop: 16,702
$92,188
43617
6.8 mi
Pop: 8,586
$131,935
Walk: 5.8
43566
7.5 mi
Pop: 8,350
$108,497
43525
7.5 mi
Pop: 1,245
$104,762
43607
7.6 mi
Pop: 19,969
$37,442
Walk: 13.1
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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