Solar Installers Market: ZIP 11237
Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 11237 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 45,233 and household incomes above the national median ($82,570). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 11237.
Area Profile
45,233
Population
$82,570
Median Income
+11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.2/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 33.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 31.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 11237.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.1 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,480
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,109
Median Gross Rent
$1.1 M
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$770 K 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+11% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
11221
1.0 mi
Pop: 90,750
$85,122
Walk: 11.6
11206
1.5 mi
Pop: 89,231
$57,280
Walk: 13.4
11378
1.6 mi
Pop: 37,828
$84,762
Walk: 14.5
11233
1.8 mi
Pop: 82,711
$62,034
Walk: 12.8
11211
1.8 mi
Pop: 65,691
$105,183
Walk: 14.5
11385
2.2 mi
Pop: 103,865
$87,365
Walk: 14.6
11222
2.4 mi
Pop: 41,418
$123,963
Walk: 15.0
11216
2.5 mi
Pop: 59,913
$95,000
Walk: 11.7
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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