Solar Installers Market: ZIP 07878
Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 07878 is an urban area. with a population of 712 and household incomes well above the national median ($113,875).
Area Profile
712
Population
$113,875
Median Income
+53% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 43.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 41.4% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,130
2BR Fair Market Rent
$440 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 $113,875. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+53% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
07834
1.2 mi
Pop: 18,203
$162,644
Walk: 5.8
07950
1.8 mi
Pop: 21,576
$148,469
Walk: 11.6
07046
2.8 mi
Pop: 4,535
$250,001
Walk: 10.5
07927
3.6 mi
Pop: 4,754
$166,077
07981
4.8 mi
Pop: 8,908
$153,329
Walk: 10.3
07842
5.3 mi
Pop: 52
07054
5.4 mi
Pop: 30,139
$107,955
Walk: 11.8
07866
5.8 mi
Pop: 22,632
$123,828
Walk: 11.3
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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