Solar Installers Market: ZIP 17850
Opportunity Score
18
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 17850 is an suburban area. with a population of 618 and household incomes below the national median ($49,500).
Area Profile
618
Population
$49,500
Median Income
-34% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 35.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 15.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,000
2BR Fair Market Rent
$763
Median Gross Rent
$180 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
-34% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
17886
3.7 mi
Pop: 777
$37,288
Walk: 6.0
17847
4.3 mi
Pop: 11,461
$56,582
Walk: 6.6
17865
4.9 mi
Pop: 15
Walk: 5.9
17837
6.0 mi
Pop: 18,312
$80,488
Walk: 9.5
17857
6.4 mi
Pop: 7,682
$64,306
Walk: 8.1
17889
7.5 mi
Pop: 2,906
$76,378
Walk: 7.3
17749
7.9 mi
Pop: 218
$69,375
17887
7.9 mi
Pop: 653
$16,733
Walk: 5.3
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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