Solar Installers Market: ZIP 19031
Opportunity Score
100
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19031 is an urban area. with a population of 5,166 and household incomes well above the national median ($143,323).
Area Profile
5,166
Population
$143,323
Median Income
+92% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 48.7 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 45.3% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,080
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,377
Median Gross Rent
$520 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$620 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 $143,323. 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
+92% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
19034
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19075
2.0 mi
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19118
2.4 mi
Pop: 10,231
$105,667
Walk: 16.0
19444
2.9 mi
Pop: 11,070
$153,647
Walk: 12.4
19038
3.3 mi
Pop: 32,157
$113,464
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19150
4.0 mi
Pop: 23,582
$61,257
Walk: 14.1
19128
4.1 mi
Pop: 37,018
$89,639
Walk: 14.4
19119
4.2 mi
Pop: 28,566
$81,609
Walk: 14.0
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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