Remodelers Market: ZIP 11768
Opportunity Score
79
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 11768 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 21,908 and household incomes well above the national median ($163,435). There are 20 remodelers operations in ZIP 11768.
Area Profile
21,908
Population
$163,435
Median Income
+119% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.4/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 50.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 45.9% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 11768.
20
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
9.1 per 10K residents
10
HVAC Contractors
4.6 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 60.6% of the relevant market in ZIP 11768 (20 vs. 13 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,780
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,222
Median Gross Rent
$780 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$1 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in New York
- 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 $163,435. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Remodelers
- 20
- Related Businesses
- 13
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+119% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
11721
2.7 mi
Pop: 6,620
$206,250
11740
4.3 mi
Pop: 10,699
$161,705
Walk: 11.5
11731
4.5 mi
Pop: 29,891
$158,819
Walk: 8.9
11743
6.4 mi
Pop: 42,423
$173,014
Walk: 8.9
11754
6.7 mi
Pop: 17,660
$123,406
Walk: 8.5
11725
7.0 mi
Pop: 29,050
$168,324
Walk: 8.0
11746
7.7 mi
Pop: 66,883
$158,309
Walk: 9.0
11724
9.1 mi
Pop: 2,956
$250,001
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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