Solar Installers Market: ZIP 20137
Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 20137 is an urban area. with a population of 1,734 and household incomes well above the national median ($147,456). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 20137.
Area Profile
1,734
Population
$147,456
Median Income
+98% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 55.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 43.9% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 20137.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
17.3 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$700 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in District of Columbia
- 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 $147,456. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+98% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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Walk: 5.8
20155
7.0 mi
Pop: 37,516
$154,531
Walk: 6.9
20169
7.2 mi
Pop: 28,696
$198,317
Walk: 7.1
20186
11.5 mi
Pop: 15,433
$100,813
Walk: 5.1
20115
11.6 mi
Pop: 8,110
$142,500
20143
12.0 mi
Pop: 744
$178,125
20105
13.0 mi
Pop: 35,539
$202,775
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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