Solar Installers Market: ZIP 06854
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 06854 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 31,753 and household incomes above the national median ($86,399). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 06854.
Area Profile
31,753
Population
$86,399
Median Income
+16% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 24.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 06854.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.6 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
1.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 06854 (5 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,370
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,898
Median Gross Rent
$450 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$690 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+16% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
06853
1.8 mi
Pop: 3,229
$250,001
06850
2.8 mi
Pop: 19,774
$121,910
Walk: 7.9
06855
3.0 mi
Pop: 8,028
$102,247
Walk: 10.6
06820
3.7 mi
Pop: 21,683
$250,001
Walk: 10.4
06851
3.8 mi
Pop: 28,591
$106,978
Walk: 10.6
06907
6.3 mi
Pop: 9,071
$104,526
Walk: 12.2
06906
6.6 mi
Pop: 9,472
$91,710
Walk: 14.0
06840
6.9 mi
Pop: 20,704
$250,001
Walk: 5.2
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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