Remodelers Market: ZIP 22534
Opportunity Score
84
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 22534 is an urban area. with a population of 3,337 and household incomes well above the national median ($105,625).
Area Profile
3,337
Population
$105,625
Median Income
+42% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 31.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 11.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 22534.
5
HVAC Contractors
15.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,680
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,710
Median Gross Rent
$310 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Virginia
- 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 $105,625. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Related Businesses
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+42% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
22551
7.2 mi
Pop: 23,366
$106,497
Walk: 2.7
23015
11.0 mi
Pop: 4,384
$109,648
Walk: 3.1
22553
12.9 mi
Pop: 16,960
$131,416
Walk: 5.3
23024
13.4 mi
Pop: 10,770
$96,738
22407
14.9 mi
Pop: 64,273
$105,218
Walk: 7.1
23117
15.9 mi
Pop: 10,772
$85,786
Walk: 4.5
22580
16.1 mi
Pop: 4,956
$91,328
Walk: 5.4
22408
17.2 mi
Pop: 31,050
$114,598
Walk: 8.1
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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