Solar Installers Market: ZIP 12140
Opportunity Score
70
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 12140 is an urban area. with a population of 1,526 and household incomes well above the national median ($120,476).
Area Profile
1,526
Population
$120,476
Median Income
+62% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 50.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 34.2% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,240
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,005
Median Gross Rent
$310 K
Median Home Value
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 $120,476. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+62% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
12198
4.3 mi
Pop: 7,337
$113,042
Walk: 6.0
12196
4.5 mi
Pop: 3,848
$126,825
Walk: 7.1
12180
5.0 mi
Pop: 54,071
$73,767
Walk: 13.2
12018
5.1 mi
Pop: 7,069
$133,542
12153
7.7 mi
Pop: 751
$85,347
12052
8.2 mi
Pop: 1,931
$116,250
12061
8.2 mi
Pop: 9,778
$117,083
12182
9.0 mi
Pop: 14,273
$54,663
Walk: 12.7
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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