Solar Installers Market: ZIP 16033
Opportunity Score
90
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 16033 is an urban area. with a population of 7,934 and household incomes well above the national median ($100,606).
Area Profile
7,934
Population
$100,606
Median Income
+35% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 46.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 28.5% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,340
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,149
Median Gross Rent
$310 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$46 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Pennsylvania
- 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 $100,606. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+35% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
16027
2.8 mi
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16024
4.0 mi
Pop: 278
$80,000
16053
4.7 mi
Pop: 3,284
$74,342
Walk: 6.2
16063
6.3 mi
Pop: 8,188
$86,533
Walk: 9.3
16046
6.7 mi
Pop: 19,577
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16037
6.7 mi
Pop: 4,840
$90,078
16066
7.1 mi
Pop: 33,543
$125,390
Walk: 7.3
16052
7.2 mi
Pop: 2,246
$79,438
Walk: 6.2
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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