Solar Installers Market: ZIP 19436
Opportunity Score
22
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 19436 is an urban area. with a population of 544 and household incomes near the national median ($57,125).
Area Profile
544
Population
$57,125
Median Income
-23% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 82.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 84.2% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,501
Median Gross Rent
1
Bank Branches
$6 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-23% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
19477
1.5 mi
Pop: 85
Walk: 8.1
19454
1.7 mi
Pop: 28,141
$114,323
Walk: 9.6
19437
1.7 mi
Pop: 625
$210,134
18936
2.2 mi
Pop: 288
$250,001
19002
2.5 mi
Pop: 31,681
$140,070
Walk: 12.1
19422
3.8 mi
Pop: 20,068
$153,344
Walk: 11.0
19446
4.3 mi
Pop: 61,608
$103,875
Walk: 10.9
18915
4.9 mi
Pop: 1,791
$141,645
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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