Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 84113
Opportunity Score
8
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 84113 is an urban area.
Area Profile
256
Population
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 19.6 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 9.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,510
2BR Fair Market Rent
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Utah
- 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
84112
0.6 mi
Pop: 2,738
Walk: 7.5
84102
2.1 mi
Pop: 19,145
$50,040
Walk: 14.2
84105
2.5 mi
Pop: 22,963
$94,145
Walk: 15.1
84103
3.0 mi
Pop: 23,796
$81,386
Walk: 16.0
84111
3.6 mi
Pop: 12,446
$57,188
Walk: 15.7
84138
3.8 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 18.3
84114
4.0 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 15.2
84150
4.1 mi
Pop: 7
Walk: 15.3
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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