Remodelers Market: ZIP 53597
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 53597 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 20,671 and household incomes well above the national median ($114,542). There are 14 remodelers operations in ZIP 53597.
Area Profile
20,671
Population
$114,542
Median Income
+54% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 39.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 53597.
14
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
6.8 per 10K residents
6
HVAC Contractors
2.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 70.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 53597 (14 vs. 6 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,420
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,336
Median Gross Rent
$460 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$470 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Wisconsin
- 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 $114,542. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Remodelers
- 14
- Related Businesses
- 6
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+54% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
53529
6.6 mi
Pop: 2,456
$100,313
53705
7.4 mi
Pop: 25,045
$82,315
Walk: 14.7
53792
7.4 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 13.8
53562
7.5 mi
Pop: 29,488
$97,241
Walk: 15.1
53706
8.0 mi
Pop: 3,801
$2,499
53726
8.0 mi
Pop: 5,043
$39,779
Walk: 15.9
53704
8.2 mi
Pop: 47,136
$75,007
Walk: 13.4
53598
8.6 mi
Pop: 3,834
$100,119
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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