Solar Installers Market: ZIP 17101
Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 17101 is an urban area. with a population of 2,678 and household incomes near the national median ($70,100).
Area Profile
2,678
Population
$70,100
Median Income
-6% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 32.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 37.3% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,160
2BR Fair Market Rent
$984
Median Gross Rent
7
Bank Branches
$1.2 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
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
-6% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
17120
0.8 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 16.8
17102
0.9 mi
Pop: 8,177
$55,369
Walk: 15.7
17043
0.9 mi
Pop: 5,832
$66,752
Walk: 16.3
17104
1.8 mi
Pop: 19,401
$42,113
Walk: 15.6
17103
2.3 mi
Pop: 12,774
$41,383
Walk: 15.9
17011
3.0 mi
Pop: 38,642
$88,889
Walk: 14.4
17093
4.3 mi
Pop: 752
$73,823
Walk: 12.7
17110
4.5 mi
Pop: 26,401
$79,499
Walk: 13.9
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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