Solar Installers Market: ZIP 07718
Opportunity Score
72
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 07718 is an urban area. with a population of 7,057 and household incomes well above the national median ($139,313). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 07718.
Area Profile
7,057
Population
$139,313
Median Income
+87% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 39.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 29.3% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 07718.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
5.7 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,080
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,847
Median Gross Rent
$490 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 $139,313. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+87% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
07758
1.5 mi
Pop: 4,230
$121,150
Walk: 11.0
07737
1.7 mi
Pop: 4,158
$134,818
Walk: 12.9
07748
2.6 mi
Pop: 28,288
$152,488
Walk: 11.6
07716
3.6 mi
Pop: 8,528
$124,096
Walk: 14.9
07734
3.9 mi
Pop: 13,188
$89,073
Walk: 12.0
07701
4.1 mi
Pop: 24,544
$113,630
Walk: 11.7
07704
5.1 mi
Pop: 6,182
$237,132
Walk: 13.0
07730
6.1 mi
Pop: 17,193
$122,276
Walk: 10.9
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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