Remodelers Market: ZIP 84128
Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 84128 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 32,072 and household incomes well above the national median ($109,286). There are 8 remodelers operations in ZIP 84128.
Area Profile
32,072
Population
$109,286
Median Income
+47% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.5/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 30.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 84128.
8
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
2.5 per 10K residents
12
HVAC Contractors
3.7 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 40.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 84128 (8 vs. 12 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,230
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,838
Median Gross Rent
$400 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$15 K 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 $109,286. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Remodelers
- 8
- Related Businesses
- 12
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+47% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
84120
2.9 mi
Pop: 50,589
$90,847
Walk: 13.9
84118
3.4 mi
Pop: 41,969
$87,457
Walk: 12.6
84104
5.2 mi
Pop: 24,057
$61,326
Walk: 13.7
84044
5.8 mi
Pop: 29,488
$87,516
Walk: 11.2
84129
6.6 mi
Pop: 38,128
$94,051
Walk: 13.6
84119
6.6 mi
Pop: 50,745
$66,616
Walk: 13.7
84081
7.1 mi
Pop: 52,168
$114,577
Walk: 12.8
84084
7.8 mi
Pop: 31,389
$94,214
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the RemodCost calculator.
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