Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 92128
Opportunity Score
70
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 92128 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 48,492 and household incomes well above the national median ($128,150). There are 7 veterinary practices operations in ZIP 92128.
Area Profile
48,492
Population
$128,150
Median Income
+72% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 44.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 49.3% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 92128.
7
Veterinary Practices
Moderate — proven market
1.4 per 10K residents
3
Pet Care Services
0.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Veterinary Practices are 70.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 92128 (7 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,580
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,760
Median Gross Rent
$880 K
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$3.2 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in California
- 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.
- The median income here is $128,150. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Veterinary Practices
- 7
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 12
vs. National Average
Median Income
+72% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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Walk: 12.5
92064
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92129
4.3 mi
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$152,626
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92025
6.2 mi
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92131
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92029
7.1 mi
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Walk: 10.5
92126
7.6 mi
Pop: 77,239
$123,232
Walk: 12.5
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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