Solar Installers Market: ZIP 11542
Opportunity Score
70
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 11542 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 29,020 and household incomes above the national median ($92,284). There are 17 solar installers operations in ZIP 11542.
Area Profile
29,020
Population
$92,284
Median Income
+24% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 29.6% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 11542.
17
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
5.9 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 85.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 11542 (17 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,620
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,350
Median Gross Rent
$660 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 17
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+24% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
11579
2.2 mi
Pop: 5,037
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Walk: 15.2
11560
2.8 mi
Pop: 6,951
$159,545
Walk: 11.8
11547
3.2 mi
Pop: 788
$123,452
11545
4.2 mi
Pop: 11,963
$164,583
Walk: 11.6
11548
4.4 mi
Pop: 2,171
$107,386
Walk: 11.8
11765
4.9 mi
Pop: 808
$250,001
11050
5.0 mi
Pop: 32,657
$153,819
Walk: 13.2
11576
5.4 mi
Pop: 12,796
$232,279
Walk: 13.1
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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