Solar Installers Market: ZIP 07017
Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 07017 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 40,809 and household incomes near the national median ($61,552).
Area Profile
40,809
Population
$61,552
Median Income
-17% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.5/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 15.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,920
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,346
Median Gross Rent
$320 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$130 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in New Jersey
- 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
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-17% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
07018
1.3 mi
Pop: 28,261
$59,039
Walk: 14.1
07107
1.5 mi
Pop: 42,132
$49,892
Walk: 14.1
07050
2.0 mi
Pop: 33,856
$53,109
Walk: 13.6
07028
2.3 mi
Pop: 8,002
$246,500
Walk: 12.9
07103
2.4 mi
Pop: 36,733
$42,397
Walk: 14.6
07106
2.6 mi
Pop: 35,999
$48,105
Walk: 12.2
07104
2.7 mi
Pop: 54,277
$51,199
Walk: 14.1
07003
2.9 mi
Pop: 52,921
$98,805
Walk: 13.8
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