Solar Installers Market: ZIP 08540
Opportunity Score
67
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 08540 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 49,499 and household incomes well above the national median ($169,898). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 08540.
Area Profile
49,499
Population
$169,898
Median Income
+128% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 40.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 54.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 08540.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.8 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 57.1% of the relevant market in ZIP 08540 (4 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,690
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,083
Median Gross Rent
$720 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$3.3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 14
vs. National Average
Median Income
+128% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
08542
0.8 mi
Pop: 2,415
$104,694
Walk: 17.6
08544
1.3 mi
Pop: 4,548
Walk: 14.0
08553
2.7 mi
Pop: 814
$127,344
Walk: 13.2
08528
3.0 mi
Pop: 331
08558
4.7 mi
Pop: 7,236
$240,968
Walk: 6.8
08536
5.3 mi
Pop: 20,558
$128,426
Walk: 10.8
08502
5.8 mi
Pop: 12,081
$223,444
Walk: 6.2
08550
6.3 mi
Pop: 20,876
$206,658
Walk: 7.8
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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