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9 ZIP codes across 5 states have a published count of bars statistically below the U.S. rate. States with none are omitted. Coverage is the counties on this site. Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024.
Includes: Bars & taverns · Pubs & brewpubs (drinking-focused) · Cocktail & wine bars · Taprooms. Counted together because official statistics use one 722410 code.
| State | Low ZIPs | Comparable | Lowest index | ZIP | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 183 | 46% | 90250 | Hawthorne |
| Illinois | 1 | 125 | 44% | 60629 | Chicago |
| New York | 1 | 140 | 44% | 11368 | Corona |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 100 | 46% | 19104 | Philadelphia |
| Texas | 5 | 142 | 34% | 77449 | Katy |
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Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. These are published counts that the Poisson test flags as below the U.S. rate. They are not a ranking of places to open. How the test works →
What does “lowest measured density” mean for bars? A ZIP is listed only when Census published at least 5 bars with paid employees, the ZIP has at least 10,000 residents, and a one-sided Poisson test finds the count statistically below the U.S. rate (p < 0.05). Index 100% is the national density per person present.
Is a low-density ZIP a place to open this kind of business? No. A low published count of bars can mean weak demand, no suitable space, residents shopping near work, or businesses with no paid employees that Census ZBP does not count. Each line is a question to check locally, not a recommendation.
Why is a state missing from this list? A state page exists only when at least one ZIP in the counties we cover clears the same test as the radius search. We do not publish an empty list. Coverage is those counties, not the whole state.
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