Solar Installers Market: ZIP 08629
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 08629 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 13,015 and household incomes above the national median ($81,367).
Area Profile
13,015
Population
$81,367
Median Income
+9% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 10.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 08629.
3
Roofing Contractors
2.3 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,800
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,263
Median Gross Rent
$150 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$81 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
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+9% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+4.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
08609
0.8 mi
Pop: 13,000
$56,932
08610
2.1 mi
Pop: 33,387
$87,159
Walk: 15.7
08608
2.5 mi
Pop: 1,118
08611
2.6 mi
Pop: 32,786
$50,806
Walk: 15.1
08619
2.8 mi
Pop: 23,512
$104,922
Walk: 12.3
08638
3.2 mi
Pop: 23,373
$65,650
Walk: 13.9
08648
4.5 mi
Pop: 31,142
$118,036
Walk: 12.6
08618
4.5 mi
Pop: 37,162
$48,179
Walk: 14.5
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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