Remodelers Market: ZIP 78612
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78612 is an urban area. with a population of 19,830 and household incomes above the national median ($90,925). There are 13 remodelers operations in ZIP 78612.
Area Profile
19,830
Population
$90,925
Median Income
+22% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 30.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 11.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 78612.
13
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
6.6 per 10K residents
5
HVAC Contractors
2.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 72.2% of the relevant market in ZIP 78612 (13 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,750
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,642
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Texas
- 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
- Remodelers
- 13
- Related Businesses
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+22% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
78617
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Walk: 10.8
78662
10.9 mi
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78602
11.7 mi
Pop: 35,786
$86,976
78616
12.2 mi
Pop: 10,008
$70,148
78725
12.2 mi
Pop: 10,810
$102,819
Walk: 14.3
78719
12.6 mi
Pop: 1,556
$54,545
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78742
15.3 mi
Pop: 638
$74,453
Walk: 8.4
78724
16.1 mi
Pop: 29,326
$76,906
Walk: 8.4
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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