Solar Installers Market: ZIP 11729
Opportunity Score
85
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 11729 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 26,647 and household incomes well above the national median ($138,350). There are 27 solar installers operations in ZIP 11729.
Area Profile
26,647
Population
$138,350
Median Income
+86% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 25.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 11729.
27
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
10.1 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 87.1% of the relevant market in ZIP 11729 (27 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,260
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,889
Median Gross Rent
$500 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$1.3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 27
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+86% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
11703
2.0 mi
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11798
3.7 mi
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11704
3.9 mi
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$127,034
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11795
4.1 mi
Pop: 25,063
$171,068
Walk: 8.1
11746
4.5 mi
Pop: 66,883
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Walk: 9.0
11717
5.3 mi
Walk: 8.3
11718
5.4 mi
Pop: 3,185
$203,750
Walk: 10.0
11757
6.0 mi
Pop: 44,571
$128,081
Walk: 12.0
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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