Solar Installers Market: ZIP 19102
Opportunity Score
98
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19102 is an urban area. with a population of 5,946 and household incomes well above the national median ($114,844).
Area Profile
5,946
Population
$114,844
Median Income
+54% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 30.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 74.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,700
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,249
Median Gross Rent
$410 K
Median Home Value
15
Bank Branches
$4.9 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.
- The median income here is $114,844. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 15
vs. National Average
Median Income
+54% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
19109
0.3 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 16.8
19107
0.5 mi
Pop: 15,478
$70,382
Walk: 18.0
19103
0.6 mi
Pop: 25,602
$97,940
Walk: 17.4
19108
0.6 mi
Pop: 162
$189,539
19130
1.2 mi
Pop: 30,424
$110,436
Walk: 15.3
19147
1.4 mi
Pop: 38,747
$104,190
Walk: 17.6
19123
1.6 mi
Pop: 19,327
$95,872
Walk: 16.7
19146
1.6 mi
Pop: 40,845
$99,702
Walk: 14.9
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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