Remodelers Market: ZIP 60062
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60062 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 41,667 and household incomes well above the national median ($142,759). There are 69 remodelers operations in ZIP 60062.
Area Profile
41,667
Population
$142,759
Median Income
+91% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 49.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 52.3% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 60062.
69
Remodelers
Competitive — differentiation needed
16.6 per 10K residents
30
HVAC Contractors
7.2 per 10K residents
6
Roofing Contractors
1.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 65.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 60062 (69 vs. 36 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,370
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,921
Median Gross Rent
$630 K
Median Home Value
21
Bank Branches
$7.3 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Illinois
- 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 $142,759. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Remodelers
- 69
- Related Businesses
- 36
- Bank Branches
- 21
vs. National Average
Median Income
+91% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60026
2.4 mi
Pop: 14,499
$157,712
Walk: 15.3
60015
4.0 mi
Pop: 27,720
$186,786
Walk: 12.0
60025
4.2 mi
Pop: 40,877
$119,639
Walk: 14.4
60090
4.6 mi
Pop: 38,340
$83,449
Walk: 12.2
60035
4.9 mi
Pop: 30,236
$161,811
Walk: 11.9
60022
5.9 mi
Pop: 8,415
$250,001
Walk: 13.1
60070
6.0 mi
Pop: 15,549
$91,210
Walk: 11.8
60040
6.0 mi
Pop: 5,243
$101,862
Walk: 14.9
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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