Remodelers Market: ZIP 08072
Opportunity Score
16
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 08072 is an urban area. with a population of 173 and household incomes near the national median ($54,760).
Area Profile
173
Population
$54,760
Median Income
-27% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 28.5 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 42.8% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,480
2BR Fair Market Rent
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in New Jersey
- 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-27% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
08079
1.3 mi
Pop: 10,696
$60,375
Walk: 7.7
08001
4.6 mi
Pop: 931
$138,799
08038
7.4 mi
Pop: 341
$90,417
08098
8.7 mi
Pop: 9,475
$119,000
Walk: 9.4
08070
8.8 mi
Pop: 12,477
$74,006
Walk: 10.4
08353
10.0 mi
Pop: 283
$86,250
Walk: 6.9
08323
10.7 mi
Pop: 736
$87,000
Walk: 4.8
08069
11.2 mi
Pop: 13,413
$68,397
Walk: 14.3
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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