Solar Installers Market: ZIP 00704
Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 00704 is an suburban area. with a population of 6,433 and household incomes below the national median ($23,330).
Area Profile
6,433
Population
$23,330
Median Income
-69% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 35.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 11.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$510
2BR Fair Market Rent
$645
Median Gross Rent
$96 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in ZIP 00704
- 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 $23,330. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-69% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
00751
3.2 mi
Pop: 19,596
$20,947
Walk: 4.4
00784
7.1 mi
Pop: 35,405
$20,347
Walk: 4.5
00736
10.5 mi
Pop: 45,528
$28,652
Walk: 4.7
00705
11.1 mi
Pop: 24,475
$21,806
Walk: 3.6
00786
11.2 mi
Pop: 135
Walk: 2.8
00757
12.0 mi
Pop: 19,974
$23,350
Walk: 4.8
00714
12.1 mi
Pop: 15,573
$18,931
Walk: 5.0
00769
12.3 mi
Pop: 33,953
$20,514
Walk: 4.1
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the SolarBreakeven 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