Solar Installers Market: ZIP 19003
Opportunity Score
98
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19003 is an urban area. with a population of 14,411 and household incomes well above the national median ($116,142).
Area Profile
14,411
Population
$116,142
Median Income
+56% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 36.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 49.2% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,080
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,602
Median Gross Rent
$440 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$610 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 $116,142. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+56% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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Walk: 13.2
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19083
2.0 mi
Pop: 37,220
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19010
2.7 mi
Pop: 22,004
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19151
3.2 mi
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19072
3.2 mi
Pop: 10,352
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19066
3.4 mi
Pop: 5,893
$243,500
19082
3.5 mi
Pop: 41,875
$55,551
Walk: 15.8
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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