Area profitability & competitor insights for waste management business development
Detailed view of competitor density across states and cities
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Data-driven insights for market entry decisions
The waste management industry is highly fragmented - dominated by small operators
Explore income distribution and market potential across America
34,090 competitors operate across the USA, but 86% are solo or small operators (1-5 drivers). Top competition states: CA, NY, FL, TX, GA. Low-competition, high-income areas = prime opportunity zones.
Click any state to explore detailed market data below
Deep dive into market data, competition, and demographics for any state or city
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GET DEMOHow household income is distributed across American ZIP codes
Nearly 42% of ZIP codes have median incomes between $50K-75K. Only 0.9% (272 ZIPs) reach the $200K+ threshold, concentrated in coastal metros.
High-income areas with low competition = golden opportunities for waste management
86% of competitors are small operators (solo or 2-5 drivers) creating a highly fragmented market. This means opportunity for growth-focused companies to capture market share in underserved high-income areas.
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Cities with 50,000+ population ranked by median household income
Sammamish, WA leads major cities at $242K median income. The Bay Area dominates with 8 of the top 20 cities including Cupertino, Dublin, San Ramon, and Fremont.
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