Solar Installers Market: ZIP 01833
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 01833 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 8,380 and household incomes well above the national median ($153,565). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 01833.
Area Profile
8,380
Population
$153,565
Median Income
+106% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 37.9% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 01833.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
4.8 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,700
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,973
Median Gross Rent
$610 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$310 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 $153,565. 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
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+106% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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01921
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01985
5.2 mi
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Walk: 4.8
01922
5.2 mi
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01983
6.5 mi
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01969
6.7 mi
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Walk: 7.2
01830
6.8 mi
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Walk: 12.5
01835
7.9 mi
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Walk: 11.8
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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