Remodelers Market: ZIP 39168
Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 39168 is an rural area. with a population of 5,950 and household incomes below the national median ($44,236).
Area Profile
5,950
Population
$44,236
Median Income
-41% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 43.0 —
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.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$701
Median Gross Rent
$97 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$110 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.
- Median income sits at $44,236. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-41% vs. $74,580
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39116
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39480
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Walk: 5.3
39481
12.2 mi
Pop: 1,404
$59,871
39422
13.2 mi
Pop: 4,534
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Walk: 4.5
39153
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39428
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Walk: 7.8
39119
18.7 mi
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$62,525
Walk: 8.0
39440
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Pop: 20,111
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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