Remodelers Market: ZIP 38857
Opportunity Score
90
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38857 is an suburban area. with a population of 4,403 and household incomes well above the national median ($102,571).
Area Profile
4,403
Population
$102,571
Median Income
+38% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 29.6 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 18.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$950
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,025
Median Gross Rent
$180 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$19 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.
- The median income here is $102,571. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+38% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
38804
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38855
6.8 mi
Pop: 5,298
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38862
8.5 mi
Pop: 2,000
$51,688
Walk: 6.1
38866
9.4 mi
Pop: 11,714
$69,971
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38879
11.2 mi
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38858
13.2 mi
Pop: 6,279
$60,852
Walk: 3.1
38843
13.8 mi
Pop: 12,275
$59,785
Walk: 7.2
38801
14.4 mi
Pop: 29,817
$63,447
Walk: 7.9
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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