Solar Installers Market: ZIP 10028
Opportunity Score
88
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 10028 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 45,679 and household incomes well above the national median ($168,125).
Area Profile
45,679
Population
$168,125
Median Income
+125% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 42.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 68.4% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,702
Median Gross Rent
$1.6 M
Median Home Value
16
Bank Branches
$4.7 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in New York
- 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 $168,125. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Bank Branches
- 16
vs. National Average
Median Income
+125% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
10075
0.3 mi
Pop: 23,865
$146,556
Walk: 12.3
10128
0.4 mi
Pop: 59,000
$148,705
Walk: 12.8
10162
0.6 mi
Pop: 1,769
$110,349
10021
0.6 mi
Pop: 39,479
$156,712
Walk: 12.5
10044
1.0 mi
Pop: 11,998
$106,146
Walk: 12.6
10065
1.1 mi
Pop: 31,047
$160,938
Walk: 12.5
10029
1.2 mi
Pop: 74,848
$38,308
Walk: 11.8
10024
1.4 mi
Pop: 62,576
$182,614
Walk: 13.2
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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