Remodelers Market: ZIP 38833
Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38833 is an rural area. with a population of 2,452 and household incomes near the national median ($51,858).
Area Profile
2,452
Population
$51,858
Median Income
-30% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 36.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$752
Median Gross Rent
$130 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$24 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
-30% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
38846
3.2 mi
Pop: 2,067
$59,963
Walk: 3.6
38852
8.7 mi
Pop: 8,719
$44,244
Walk: 5.4
38873
13.3 mi
Pop: 2,433
$60,150
Walk: 3.1
38326
15.3 mi
Pop: 2,566
$49,145
38357
15.8 mi
Pop: 3,382
$53,375
38834
16.0 mi
Pop: 27,146
$50,125
Walk: 8.1
38865
17.7 mi
Pop: 5,367
$47,453
Walk: 3.0
38829
18.3 mi
Pop: 18,036
$52,015
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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