Remodelers Market: ZIP 48765
Opportunity Score
18
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 48765 is an rural area. with a population of 571 and household incomes below the national median ($46,458).
Area Profile
571
Population
$46,458
Median Income
-38% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 57.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 12.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$575
Median Gross Rent
$140 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Michigan
- 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
vs. National Average
Median Income
-38% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
48703
6.7 mi
Pop: 2,940
$60,365
48770
9.6 mi
Pop: 1,908
$51,576
Walk: 4.8
48763
9.7 mi
Pop: 4,837
$58,160
Walk: 9.1
48766
10.0 mi
Pop: 1,372
$55,156
Walk: 4.2
48748
12.3 mi
Pop: 1,457
$53,409
48749
14.3 mi
Pop: 1,214
$50,833
48739
17.5 mi
Pop: 3,511
$47,768
Walk: 3.5
48756
18.5 mi
Pop: 3,939
$39,435
Walk: 4.1
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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