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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Michigan

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $144,697 in household income. ZIP 48306 leads at 100, $165,545 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# ZIP Code Score
#1 ZIP 48306
Pop. 28 Thousand
100
Excellent
#2 ZIP 48304
Pop. 17 Thousand
100
Excellent
#3 ZIP 48302
Pop. 17 Thousand
100
Excellent
#4 ZIP 48301
Pop. 15 Thousand
100
Excellent
#5 ZIP 48042
Pop. 33 Thousand
100
Excellent
#6 ZIP 48236
Pop. 31 Thousand
100
Excellent
#7 ZIP 48230
Pop. 17 Thousand
100
Excellent
#8 ZIP 49302
Pop. 9.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
#9 ZIP 49301
Pop. 20 Thousand
100
Excellent
#10 ZIP 48178
Pop. 37 Thousand
100
Excellent
#11 ZIP 48168
Pop. 25 Thousand
100
Excellent
#12 ZIP 48070
Pop. 6.3 Thousand
100
Excellent
#13 ZIP 48167
Pop. 23 Thousand
100
Excellent
#14 ZIP 48138
Pop. 11 Thousand
100
Excellent
#15 ZIP 48130
Pop. 17 Thousand
100
Excellent
#16 ZIP 48114
Pop. 21 Thousand
100
Excellent
#17 ZIP 48109
Pop. 5.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
#18 ZIP 48085
Pop. 27 Thousand
100
Excellent
#19 ZIP 48098
Pop. 21 Thousand
100
Excellent
#20 ZIP 48095
Pop. 5.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Michigan, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $144,697 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.