What are the best cities for a franchise in New York?

The top-rated areas for franchises in New York are ZIP 11222 (score: 100/100), ZIP 11963 (score: 100/100), ZIP 11217 (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 New York compare to other states for franchises?

New York averages 100/100 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 New York

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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 $154,858 in household income. ZIP 11222 leads at 100, $123,963 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 11222 Pop. 41 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,963
#2	ZIP 11963 Pop. 8.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,513
#3	ZIP 11217 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$158,314
#4	ZIP 11215 Pop. 71 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$180,773
#5	ZIP 11968 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,138
#6	ZIP 11971 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,097
#7	ZIP 12018 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,542
#8	ZIP 11201 Pop. 69 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,285
#9	ZIP 11109 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$198,773
#10	ZIP 11050 Pop. 33 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,819
#11	ZIP 11040 Pop. 42 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,511
#12	ZIP 11030 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$247,393
#13	ZIP 11024 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,476
#14	ZIP 11023 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,544
#15	ZIP 11021 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,390
#16	ZIP 11020 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,265
#17	ZIP 11010 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,686
#18	ZIP 12054 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,684
#19	ZIP 11003 Pop. 45 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,000
#20	ZIP 10913 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$175,000

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 New York, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $154,858 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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