Solar Installers Market: ZIP 16602
Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 16602 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 27,014 and household incomes near the national median ($53,097).
Area Profile
27,014
Population
$53,097
Median Income
-29% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 41.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 14.9% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 16602.
3
Roofing Contractors
1.1 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,060
2BR Fair Market Rent
$842
Median Gross Rent
$120 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$1.4 M 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 14
vs. National Average
Median Income
-29% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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16665
7.1 mi
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16635
7.7 mi
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16617
9.4 mi
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Walk: 10.7
16613
10.0 mi
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16636
10.8 mi
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$88,561
Walk: 5.2
16637
11.1 mi
Pop: 2,236
$55,326
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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