Remodelers Market: ZIP 02048
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 02048 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 23,855 and household incomes well above the national median ($131,409). There are 13 remodelers operations in ZIP 02048.
Area Profile
23,855
Population
$131,409
Median Income
+76% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.9/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 41.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 36.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 02048.
13
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
5.4 per 10K residents
11
HVAC Contractors
4.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 54.2% of the relevant market in ZIP 02048 (13 vs. 11 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,550
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,702
Median Gross Rent
$570 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$840 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Massachusetts
- Get your contractor's license and insurance before your first job. Operating without them is illegal in most states and one lawsuit ends you.
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels have the highest margins. Whole-home renovations sound bigger but the complexity eats your profit.
- Your first 10 jobs come from personal network and referrals. Don't spend on ads until you have 5-star reviews to back them up.
- Material costs swing 15-30% year over year. Quote projects with current supplier pricing, not last year's numbers.
- The median income here is $131,409. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Remodelers
- 13
- Related Businesses
- 11
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+76% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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02766
4.3 mi
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02067
6.7 mi
Pop: 18,478
$183,724
Walk: 7.2
02071
7.1 mi
Pop: 1,677
$207,878
02763
7.2 mi
Pop: 1,764
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Walk: 13.0
02356
7.3 mi
Pop: 12,547
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02703
8.0 mi
Pop: 46,479
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Walk: 10.9
02762
8.3 mi
Pop: 9,872
$95,625
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits