Solar Installers Market: ZIP 08804
Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 08804 is an urban area. with a population of 3,066 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,250). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 08804.
Area Profile
3,066
Population
$106,250
Median Income
+42% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 46.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 31.3% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 08804.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
13.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,240
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 $106,250. 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
+42% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
08886
2.8 mi
Pop: 6,493
$157,850
Walk: 8.1
08848
3.6 mi
Pop: 8,376
$129,509
Walk: 5.2
08865
5.5 mi
Pop: 31,078
$78,519
Walk: 10.8
08802
5.6 mi
Pop: 4,604
$131,012
18972
8.5 mi
Pop: 2,944
$88,525
Walk: 6.1
08827
8.9 mi
Pop: 4,139
$128,589
Walk: 6.8
18042
9.0 mi
Pop: 44,797
$75,806
Walk: 15.5
07882
9.5 mi
Pop: 14,918
$100,852
Walk: 7.6
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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