Remodelers Market: ZIP 39530
Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 39530 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 7,836 and household incomes below the national median ($39,755).
Area Profile
7,836
Population
$39,755
Median Income
-47% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 41.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 13.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 39530.
3
HVAC Contractors
3.8 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,040
2BR Fair Market Rent
$821
Median Gross Rent
$150 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$550 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 $39,755. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
-47% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
39534
2.1 mi
Pop: 1,879
Walk: 5.9
39540
2.9 mi
Pop: 13,033
$65,712
39531
5.1 mi
Pop: 19,045
$54,599
Walk: 7.9
39564
8.3 mi
Pop: 42,295
$77,300
Walk: 8.7
39532
9.0 mi
Pop: 36,710
$65,892
Walk: 5.8
39507
9.9 mi
Pop: 17,512
$49,459
Walk: 7.3
39501
14.4 mi
Pop: 23,178
$33,491
Walk: 9.3
39553
17.0 mi
Pop: 17,644
$63,091
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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