Solar Installers Market: ZIP 16140
Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 16140 is an suburban area. with a population of 386 and household incomes above the national median ($76,193).
Area Profile
386
Population
$76,193
Median Income
+2% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 18.8 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 5.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$910
2BR Fair Market Rent
$95 K
Median Home Value
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+2% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
16155
1.8 mi
Pop: 94
$55,179
44436
2.9 mi
Pop: 3,121
$75,478
Walk: 6.3
16143
4.0 mi
Pop: 1,995
$88,452
Walk: 5.0
16159
4.8 mi
Pop: 4,664
$70,482
Walk: 4.9
16116
5.4 mi
Pop: 2,783
$69,046
Walk: 5.9
44405
5.7 mi
Pop: 7,834
$41,156
Walk: 6.4
16132
5.8 mi
Pop: 370
$51,346
44471
6.2 mi
Pop: 10,296
$52,811
Walk: 6.7
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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