Remodelers Market: ZIP 28670
Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28670 is an rural area. with a population of 2,173 and household incomes below the national median ($47,266).
Area Profile
2,173
Population
$47,266
Median Income
-37% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 52.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 11.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$707
Median Gross Rent
$160 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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
vs. National Average
Median Income
-37% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
28669
5.7 mi
Pop: 2,828
$51,802
Walk: 3.5
28642
7.0 mi
Pop: 5,591
$45,781
Walk: 5.8
27020
9.0 mi
Pop: 5,854
$47,590
28676
10.3 mi
Pop: 2,863
$57,692
Walk: 8.0
28621
10.4 mi
Pop: 9,977
$54,481
Walk: 6.2
28689
10.5 mi
Pop: 2,525
$67,643
Walk: 3.8
28683
13.5 mi
Pop: 1,381
$46,268
Walk: 3.1
28685
13.8 mi
Pop: 2,345
$45,029
Walk: 3.5
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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