Remodelers Market: ZIP 08836
Opportunity Score
79
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 08836 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 4,326 and household incomes well above the national median ($237,935).
Area Profile
4,326
Population
$237,935
Median Income
+219% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.1/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 47.9% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,440
2BR Fair Market Rent
$790 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$98 K deposits
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.
- The median income here is $237,935. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+219% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
08805
2.2 mi
Pop: 14,153
$84,201
Walk: 14.4
08880
3.6 mi
Pop: 4,833
$102,019
Walk: 9.3
07059
3.7 mi
Pop: 16,433
$201,579
Walk: 6.9
08890
4.1 mi
Pop: 38
Walk: 8.5
08807
4.3 mi
Pop: 38,438
$165,983
Walk: 8.5
08835
4.3 mi
Pop: 10,870
$93,872
Walk: 9.6
08846
4.3 mi
Pop: 14,518
$107,063
Walk: 13.7
07939
4.9 mi
Pop: 380
Walk: 6.8
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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