Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 70806
Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 70806 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 28,551 and household incomes near the national median ($53,430). There are 4 veterinary practices operations in ZIP 70806.
Area Profile
28,551
Population
$53,430
Median Income
-28% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 70806.
4
Veterinary Practices
Low competition — room to establish
1.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,200
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,014
Median Gross Rent
$320 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$470 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Louisiana
- 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
- Car-Dependent
- Veterinary Practices
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
-28% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
70808
3.2 mi
Pop: 36,513
$69,078
Walk: 8.4
70802
3.5 mi
Pop: 23,964
$34,082
Walk: 8.9
70805
3.6 mi
Pop: 24,145
$26,301
Walk: 7.7
70812
3.7 mi
Pop: 11,124
$41,402
Walk: 6.4
70815
4.0 mi
Pop: 31,924
$55,804
Walk: 7.6
70801
4.2 mi
Pop: 243
$112,787
70803
4.3 mi
Pop: 3,448
70825
4.4 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 10.0
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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