Remodelers Market: ZIP 72712
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 72712 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 38,072 and household incomes well above the national median ($102,073). There are 21 remodelers operations in ZIP 72712.
Area Profile
38,072
Population
$102,073
Median Income
+37% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 32.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 72712.
21
Remodelers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.5 per 10K residents
21
HVAC Contractors
5.5 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 45.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 72712 (21 vs. 25 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,220
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,197
Median Gross Rent
$400 K
Median Home Value
25
Bank Branches
$3.1 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Arkansas
- 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 $102,073. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Remodelers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 25
- Bank Branches
- 25
vs. National Average
Median Income
+37% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
72714
4.8 mi
Pop: 14,108
$94,464
Walk: 6.7
72719
5.5 mi
Pop: 18,896
$111,250
Walk: 5.6
72715
7.4 mi
Pop: 16,920
$80,880
Walk: 6.0
72739
7.6 mi
Pop: 494
$82,054
Walk: 6.7
72713
8.1 mi
Pop: 26,293
$117,752
72751
8.4 mi
Pop: 9,324
$92,173
Walk: 6.0
72758
8.8 mi
Pop: 47,781
$94,605
Walk: 7.0
72718
9.2 mi
Pop: 5,528
$141,404
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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