Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 47958
Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 47958 is an rural area. with a population of 196 and household incomes above the national median ($84,583).
Area Profile
196
Population
$84,583
Median Income
+13% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 37.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$480
Median Gross Rent
$150 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Indiana
- 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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
vs. National Average
Median Income
+13% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
47969
2.7 mi
Pop: 250
$51,875
47994
4.7 mi
Pop: 510
$98,125
Walk: 4.6
47987
6.7 mi
Pop: 3,705
$71,875
Walk: 7.5
47949
7.2 mi
Pop: 1,563
$77,750
47990
9.4 mi
Pop: 1,374
$60,640
Walk: 4.0
47918
10.2 mi
Pop: 5,159
$64,804
Walk: 10.8
47967
10.5 mi
Pop: 853
$80,139
47992
12.7 mi
Pop: 1,523
$106,458
Walk: 3.3
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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