Remodelers Market: ZIP 28077
Opportunity Score
4
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28077 is an urban area. with a population of 297 and household incomes below the national median ($30,882).
Area Profile
297
Population
$30,882
Median Income
-59% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 6.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$821
Median Gross Rent
$130 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in North Carolina
- 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.
- Median income sits at $30,882. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-59% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
28034
3.9 mi
Pop: 19,470
$59,969
Walk: 7.7
28092
6.4 mi
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$62,625
Walk: 5.8
28080
7.6 mi
Pop: 8,075
$76,054
28006
7.7 mi
Pop: 1,311
$50,117
28016
8.3 mi
Pop: 12,882
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28033
8.7 mi
Pop: 3,100
$68,643
Walk: 7.0
28054
10.5 mi
Pop: 39,493
$59,524
Walk: 8.0
28164
11.5 mi
Pop: 15,991
$82,661
Walk: 5.3
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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