Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 79383
Opportunity Score
0
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 79383 is an urban area.
Area Profile
47
Population
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 27.9 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 4.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$940
2BR Fair Market Rent
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Texas
- 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
Nearby Markets
79423
8.8 mi
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$82,906
Walk: 8.8
79381
9.5 mi
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79424
9.9 mi
Pop: 52,336
$94,703
Walk: 10.3
79373
12.4 mi
Pop: 3,021
$56,182
Walk: 5.6
79382
12.5 mi
Pop: 10,300
$80,625
Walk: 6.6
79404
16.1 mi
Pop: 8,686
$48,642
Walk: 6.4
79364
20.8 mi
Pop: 7,135
$55,221
Walk: 5.3
79366
20.9 mi
Pop: 1,081
$111,458
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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