Solar Installers Market: ZIP 02135
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 02135 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 43,683 and household incomes above the national median ($88,208). There are 7 solar installers operations in ZIP 02135.
Area Profile
43,683
Population
$88,208
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 30.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 53.9% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 02135.
7
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
1.6 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,040
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,179
Median Gross Rent
$680 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.2 M 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 7
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+18% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
02134
1.8 mi
Pop: 17,637
$75,317
Walk: 14.5
02472
2.1 mi
Pop: 35,317
$123,383
Walk: 14.9
02445
2.1 mi
Pop: 22,568
$145,878
Walk: 13.0
02446
2.2 mi
Pop: 31,109
$127,519
Walk: 16.4
02163
2.3 mi
Pop: 1,852
$74,028
02138
2.4 mi
Pop: 38,077
$122,040
Walk: 15.7
02467
2.4 mi
Pop: 22,325
$173,854
Walk: 13.9
02458
2.4 mi
Pop: 13,308
$151,782
Walk: 14.8
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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