Solar Installers Market: ZIP 01952
Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 01952 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 9,217 and household incomes well above the national median ($102,521). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 01952.
Area Profile
9,217
Population
$102,521
Median Income
+37% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 48.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 33.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 01952.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
3.3 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,550
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,646
Median Gross Rent
$450 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$350 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 $102,521. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+37% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
03874
3.0 mi
Pop: 8,613
$87,000
Walk: 9.4
01950
4.1 mi
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$144,259
Walk: 13.4
01951
5.0 mi
Pop: 2,938
$175,779
Walk: 5.3
03844
6.3 mi
Pop: 2,357
$155,787
Walk: 7.7
03842
6.5 mi
Pop: 16,180
$94,433
Walk: 6.0
01922
7.9 mi
Pop: 3,791
$179,896
01913
7.9 mi
Pop: 17,277
$100,599
Walk: 10.6
01985
9.0 mi
Pop: 4,536
$189,048
Walk: 4.8
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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