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Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 98345

Opportunity Score

54 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 98345 is an urban area. with a population of 272 and household incomes well above the national median ($133,086).

272

Population

$133,086

Median Income

+78% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 54.6 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 21.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$2,230

2BR Fair Market Rent

$2,211

Median Gross Rent

$620 K

Median Home Value

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 $133,086. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.