Remodelers Market: ZIP 02130
Opportunity Score
78
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 02130 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 41,109 and household incomes well above the national median ($130,533). There are 9 remodelers operations in ZIP 02130.
Area Profile
41,109
Population
$130,533
Median Income
+75% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 34.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 56.2% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 02130.
9
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
2.2 per 10K residents
5
HVAC Contractors
1.2 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 64.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 02130 (9 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,060
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,434
Median Gross Rent
$760 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$780 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 $130,533. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Remodelers
- 9
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+75% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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$38,565
Walk: 14.3
02131
1.9 mi
Pop: 31,564
$109,237
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02445
1.9 mi
Pop: 22,568
$145,878
Walk: 13.0
02120
2.0 mi
Pop: 15,248
$61,472
Walk: 15.8
02119
2.2 mi
Pop: 26,851
$43,255
Walk: 15.8
02446
2.5 mi
Pop: 31,109
$127,519
Walk: 16.4
02115
2.5 mi
Pop: 28,621
$53,398
Walk: 15.6
02126
2.7 mi
Pop: 25,313
$67,206
Walk: 14.2
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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