Remodelers Market: ZIP 84003
Opportunity Score
82
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 84003 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 55,259 and household incomes well above the national median ($120,262). There are 18 remodelers operations in ZIP 84003.
Area Profile
55,259
Population
$120,262
Median Income
+61% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.5/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 27.5 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 27.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 84003.
18
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
3.3 per 10K residents
19
HVAC Contractors
3.4 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
0.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 42.9% of the relevant market in ZIP 84003 (18 vs. 24 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,590
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,692
Median Gross Rent
$580 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Utah
- 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 $120,262. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Remodelers
- 18
- Related Businesses
- 24
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+61% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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84092
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84062
6.1 mi
Pop: 47,489
$101,584
Walk: 9.9
84042
9.5 mi
Pop: 11,570
$104,840
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84121
10.0 mi
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$114,912
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84057
11.0 mi
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84097
11.5 mi
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Walk: 14.3
84049
11.8 mi
Pop: 6,926
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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