Remodelers Market: ZIP 36866
Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36866 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 3,540 and household incomes near the national median ($61,728).
Area Profile
3,540
Population
$61,728
Median Income
-17% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 45.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 9.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$990
2BR Fair Market Rent
$801
Median Gross Rent
$110 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$18 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Alabama
- 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
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-17% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
36832
8.8 mi
Pop: 30,000
$34,957
Walk: 6.7
36865
8.9 mi
Pop: 48
$47,222
36088
10.1 mi
Pop: 3,493
$41,938
Walk: 5.4
36083
12.5 mi
Pop: 9,355
$45,313
Walk: 6.0
36830
15.2 mi
Pop: 48,172
$63,761
Walk: 4.7
36849
15.6 mi
Pop: 5,224
Walk: 9.9
36078
16.0 mi
Pop: 13,460
$67,700
Walk: 5.3
36879
16.3 mi
Pop: 2,975
$98,750
Walk: 3.5
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Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits