Remodelers Market: ZIP 62026
Opportunity Score
24
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 62026 is an urban area.
Area Profile
982
Population
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 19.0 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 0.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,300
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
Nearby Markets
62034
3.1 mi
Pop: 14,519
$93,366
Walk: 7.4
62062
5.0 mi
Pop: 8,521
$97,409
62087
5.0 mi
Pop: 2,180
$56,364
62084
5.6 mi
Pop: 1,660
$64,375
62025
5.9 mi
Pop: 36,156
$103,300
Walk: 8.2
62095
7.2 mi
Pop: 10,780
$66,641
Walk: 7.4
62234
7.4 mi
Pop: 31,832
$66,437
Walk: 8.6
62040
8.2 mi
Pop: 40,365
$60,558
Walk: 7.2
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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