Remodelers Market: ZIP 38753
Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38753 is an rural area. with a population of 1,238 and household incomes near the national median ($53,790).
Area Profile
1,238
Population
$53,790
Median Income
-28% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 42.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 12.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$940
2BR Fair Market Rent
$585
Median Gross Rent
$130 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$20 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Mississippi
- 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
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-28% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
38754
7.3 mi
Pop: 1,268
$31,691
Walk: 4.8
38751
9.5 mi
Pop: 10,255
$42,965
Walk: 8.5
38761
9.6 mi
Pop: 1,918
$35,680
39038
12.7 mi
Pop: 5,363
$34,157
Walk: 5.7
38778
14.9 mi
Pop: 1,450
$41,053
Walk: 5.4
38946
15.9 mi
Pop: 172
$18,833
38941
18.2 mi
Pop: 3,478
$33,967
38756
19.2 mi
Pop: 6,568
$47,176
Walk: 6.7
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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