Solar Installers Market: ZIP 18944
Opportunity Score
70
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 18944 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 27,405 and household incomes well above the national median ($133,131). There are 11 solar installers operations in ZIP 18944.
Area Profile
27,405
Population
$133,131
Median Income
+79% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 30.5% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 18944.
11
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
4.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,820
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,383
Median Gross Rent
$410 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$360 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 $133,131. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 11
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+79% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
18917
2.8 mi
Pop: 2,176
$75,000
Walk: 9.2
18962
4.5 mi
Pop: 450
$91,464
18927
5.0 mi
Pop: 311
$250,001
18923
5.3 mi
Pop: 1,317
$76,469
Walk: 6.8
18960
6.9 mi
Pop: 12,198
$103,594
Walk: 7.6
18942
7.0 mi
Pop: 2,498
$99,091
18932
7.3 mi
Pop: 584
$110,028
Walk: 7.8
18914
7.5 mi
Pop: 21,371
$148,286
Walk: 11.0
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the SolarBreakeven calculator.
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