Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 93950
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 93950 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 15,003 and household incomes well above the national median ($105,568). There are 4 veterinary practices operations in ZIP 93950.
Area Profile
15,003
Population
$105,568
Median Income
+42% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.6/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 50.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 46.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 93950.
4
Veterinary Practices
Low competition — room to establish
2.7 per 10K residents
3
Pet Care Services
2.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Veterinary Practices are 57.1% of the relevant market in ZIP 93950 (4 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,950
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,384
Median Gross Rent
$1.1 M
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$780 K 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 $105,568. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Veterinary Practices
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+42% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
93944
1.4 mi
Pop: 2,719
93953
2.6 mi
Pop: 3,576
$154,730
Walk: 13.2
93943
3.9 mi
Pop: 11
Walk: 16.7
93921
4.5 mi
Pop: 2,459
$87,457
93940
9.2 mi
Pop: 30,951
$110,669
Walk: 13.0
93955
9.5 mi
Pop: 32,253
$82,331
Walk: 14.4
93933
10.7 mi
Pop: 27,617
$92,625
Walk: 13.2
93923
17.2 mi
Pop: 12,377
$122,500
Walk: 16.5
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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