Remodelers Market: ZIP 55387
Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 55387 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 14,697 and household incomes well above the national median ($109,279). There are 7 remodelers operations in ZIP 55387.
Area Profile
14,697
Population
$109,279
Median Income
+47% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 33.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 55387.
7
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
4.8 per 10K residents
3
HVAC Contractors
2.0 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
3.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 46.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 55387 (7 vs. 8 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,590
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,306
Median Gross Rent
$420 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$440 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Minnesota
- 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 $109,279. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Remodelers
- 7
- Related Businesses
- 8
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+47% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
55375
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55322
6.2 mi
Pop: 3,548
$112,455
55388
7.8 mi
Pop: 5,974
$92,273
55386
8.3 mi
Pop: 10,080
$191,279
Walk: 8.1
55364
9.2 mi
Pop: 13,959
$111,083
Walk: 8.6
55360
10.1 mi
Pop: 3,328
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55318
10.8 mi
Pop: 29,884
$111,781
Walk: 8.8
55397
10.9 mi
Pop: 3,335
$77,227
Walk: 5.7
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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