What are the best cities for a franchise in Nevada?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Nevada are ZIP 89451 (score: 100/100), ZIP 89138 (score: 100/100), ZIP 89070 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Nevada compare to other states for franchises?

Nevada averages 95/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Nevada

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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 $116,550 in household income. ZIP 89451 leads at 100, $162,300 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 89451 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,300
#2	ZIP 89138 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,645
#3	ZIP 89070 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#4	ZIP 89519 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,439
#5	ZIP 89441 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,625
#6	ZIP 89135 Pop. 31 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,362
#7	ZIP 89511 Pop. 30 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,287
#8	ZIP 89131 Pop. 51 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$114,373
#9	ZIP 89436 Pop. 48 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,485
#10	ZIP 89704 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,363
#11	ZIP 89085 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,577
#12	ZIP 89141 Pop. 41 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,715
#13	ZIP 89044 Pop. 28 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,875
#14	ZIP 89179 Pop. 12 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,589
#15	ZIP 89178 Pop. 43 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,985
#16	ZIP 89166 Pop. 30 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,060
#17	ZIP 89143 Pop. 13 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,230
#18	ZIP 89144 Pop. 20 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,398
#19	ZIP 89815 Pop. 16 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,691
#20	ZIP 89423 Pop. 11 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,455

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 Nevada, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $116,550 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.

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