Remodelers Market: ZIP 11946
Opportunity Score
75
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 11946 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 17,303 and household incomes well above the national median ($128,844). There are 56 remodelers operations in ZIP 11946.
Area Profile
17,303
Population
$128,844
Median Income
+73% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.2/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 30.2% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 11946.
56
Remodelers
Competitive — differentiation needed
32.4 per 10K residents
18
HVAC Contractors
10.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 75.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 11946 (56 vs. 18 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,710
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,288
Median Gross Rent
$690 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$600 K 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 $128,844. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Remodelers
- 56
- Related Businesses
- 18
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+73% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.4 pts vs. national avg
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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