Remodelers Market: ZIP 26719
Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 26719 is an suburban area. with a population of 2,020 and household incomes below the national median ($47,011).
Area Profile
2,020
Population
$47,011
Median Income
-37% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 51.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 11.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$775
Median Gross Rent
$200 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$54 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in West 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-37% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
26753
4.4 mi
Pop: 5,858
$76,445
Walk: 5.9
26763
5.0 mi
Pop: 1,564
$62,938
Walk: 6.3
21560
6.3 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 4.1
26767
8.2 mi
Pop: 419
$101,477
Walk: 8.9
26722
9.5 mi
Pop: 387
$39,167
21502
10.0 mi
Pop: 41,810
$58,721
Walk: 13.4
21557
11.2 mi
Pop: 1,323
$33,646
Walk: 7.2
26757
12.2 mi
Pop: 7,020
$51,066
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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