Solar Installers Market: ZIP 11779
Opportunity Score
81
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 11779 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 38,273 and household incomes well above the national median ($117,684). There are 38 solar installers operations in ZIP 11779.
Area Profile
38,273
Population
$117,684
Median Income
+58% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 21.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 11779.
38
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
9.9 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
1.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 88.4% of the relevant market in ZIP 11779 (38 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,400
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,103
Median Gross Rent
$470 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1.8 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 38
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+58% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
11716
2.9 mi
Pop: 9,750
$120,344
11755
3.1 mi
Pop: 11,953
$120,306
Walk: 8.3
11767
3.2 mi
Pop: 14,495
$148,762
Walk: 7.4
11741
3.3 mi
Pop: 26,356
$138,417
Walk: 7.9
11749
3.9 mi
Pop: 3,581
$112,435
11720
4.5 mi
Pop: 28,669
$128,015
Walk: 8.4
11742
5.0 mi
Pop: 13,194
$126,563
Walk: 8.2
11769
5.5 mi
Pop: 9,031
$128,419
Walk: 7.2
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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