What are the best cities for a franchise in Ohio?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Ohio are ZIP 45243 (score: 100/100), ZIP 43021 (score: 100/100), ZIP 45305 (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 Ohio compare to other states for franchises?

Ohio 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 Ohio

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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 $140,833 in household income. ZIP 45243 leads at 100, $170,006 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 45243 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,006
#2	ZIP 43021 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$160,120
#3	ZIP 45305 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,129
#4	ZIP 43023 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,127
#5	ZIP 43065 Pop. 45 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,797
#6	ZIP 43064 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,196
#7	ZIP 43147 Pop. 46 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,472
#8	ZIP 44243 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#9	ZIP 43061 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,083
#10	ZIP 43617 Pop. 8.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,935
#11	ZIP 44022 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,213
#12	ZIP 43542 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$167,321
#13	ZIP 44233 Pop. 8.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$138,268
#14	ZIP 43035 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,446
#15	ZIP 43054 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$139,679
#16	ZIP 45208 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,213
#17	ZIP 45040 Pop. 58 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,803
#18	ZIP 44023 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,452
#19	ZIP 45434 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,260
#20	ZIP 44333 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,313

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 Ohio, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $140,833 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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