Solar Installers Market: ZIP 00650
Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 00650 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 13,457 and household incomes below the national median ($19,811).
Area Profile
13,457
Population
$19,811
Median Income
-73% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
3.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 41.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 14.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$630
2BR Fair Market Rent
$662
Median Gross Rent
$100 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$34 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in ZIP 00650
- The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is the single biggest factor in your customers' buying decisions. Know the current rate and expiration timeline cold.
- Become a certified installer for at least two major panel manufacturers. Certification unlocks better wholesale pricing and warranty terms.
- Permitting and interconnection timelines vary wildly by utility. In some territories it takes 2 weeks. In others, 6 months. Map this before you set customer expectations.
- Roof condition kills more solar deals than price objections. Partner with a roofer or learn to assess roof life remaining.
- Median income sits at $19,811. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-73% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-7.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
00688
4.0 mi
Pop: 10,985
$18,014
Walk: 2.4
00638
6.5 mi
Pop: 17,410
$20,878
Walk: 3.2
00617
6.8 mi
Pop: 22,699
$22,010
Walk: 4.6
00652
6.9 mi
Pop: 4,492
$31,653
Walk: 3.8
00616
8.1 mi
Pop: 9,836
$21,391
Walk: 4.2
00674
8.1 mi
Pop: 39,288
$20,039
Walk: 4.7
00612
9.6 mi
Pop: 62,462
$23,831
Walk: 4.8
00664
9.6 mi
Pop: 14,816
$18,065
Walk: 2.4
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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