Solar Installers Market: ZIP 08086
Opportunity Score
82
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 08086 is an urban area. with a population of 8,534 and household incomes above the national median ($88,125).
Area Profile
8,534
Population
$88,125
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 43.7 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,210
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,689
Median Gross Rent
$260 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$100 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
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+18% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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08066
3.5 mi
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08097
3.6 mi
Pop: 3,207
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08093
3.7 mi
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08061
3.9 mi
Pop: 4,411
$157,222
19153
4.1 mi
Pop: 12,396
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Walk: 13.6
08096
4.2 mi
Pop: 35,896
$89,483
Walk: 11.9
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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