Solar Installers Market: ZIP 01036
Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 01036 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 4,937 and household incomes well above the national median ($110,703). There are 7 solar installers operations in ZIP 01036.
Area Profile
4,937
Population
$110,703
Median Income
+48% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.7/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 52.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 30.3% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 01036.
7
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
14.2 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,860
2BR Fair Market Rent
$350 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$110 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Massachusetts
- 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.
- The median income here is $110,703. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 7
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+48% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.8 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
01095
4.7 mi
Pop: 14,615
$124,682
Walk: 6.1
01128
5.1 mi
Pop: 3,252
$92,125
01028
5.6 mi
Pop: 16,283
$100,997
Walk: 6.7
01129
5.9 mi
Pop: 5,993
$92,500
Walk: 11.8
06071
6.0 mi
Pop: 10,554
$115,833
Walk: 5.3
01057
6.8 mi
Pop: 8,200
$90,436
Walk: 5.4
01119
7.4 mi
Pop: 14,059
$59,172
Walk: 11.9
01118
7.6 mi
Pop: 15,009
$80,906
Walk: 11.8
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