Solar Installers Market: ZIP 07077
Opportunity Score
82
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 07077 is an urban area. with a population of 3,196 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,926).
Area Profile
3,196
Population
$106,926
Median Income
+43% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 45.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,050
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,382
Median Gross Rent
$410 K
Median Home Value
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.
- The median income here is $106,926. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+43% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
07064
1.1 mi
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07095
2.3 mi
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$99,718
Walk: 14.0
07001
2.4 mi
Pop: 17,143
$95,935
Walk: 15.1
07008
2.7 mi
Pop: 25,220
$87,712
Walk: 11.3
08861
2.7 mi
Pop: 58,264
$60,464
Walk: 14.6
10309
2.8 mi
Pop: 34,918
$123,638
Walk: 12.2
10307
3.3 mi
Pop: 14,821
$138,807
07065
4.1 mi
Pop: 29,748
$90,852
Walk: 13.6
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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