Remodelers Market: ZIP 61772
Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 61772 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 221 and household incomes well above the national median ($128,750).
Area Profile
221
Population
$128,750
Median Income
+73% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,270
2BR Fair Market Rent
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 $128,750. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Median Income
+73% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
61754
7.8 mi
Pop: 1,158
$96,728
61701
7.9 mi
Pop: 35,577
$55,882
Walk: 14.9
61745
8.0 mi
Pop: 4,506
$102,696
61705
9.5 mi
Pop: 12,973
$120,470
Walk: 8.2
61774
9.7 mi
Pop: 764
$80,000
Walk: 4.1
61704
10.2 mi
Pop: 36,938
$93,107
Walk: 13.4
61778
11.2 mi
Pop: 461
$61,979
61761
12.7 mi
Pop: 53,404
$66,642
Walk: 11.2
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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