Solar Installers Market: ZIP 21090
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 21090 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 10,033 and household incomes well above the national median ($124,688). There are 6 solar installers operations in ZIP 21090.
Area Profile
10,033
Population
$124,688
Median Income
+67% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 38.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 30.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 21090.
6
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
6.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,230
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,910
Median Gross Rent
$370 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$240 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Maryland
- 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 $124,688. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 6
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+67% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
21227
2.3 mi
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$83,620
Walk: 11.7
21240
2.4 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 8.7
21225
3.6 mi
Pop: 34,469
$50,069
Walk: 13.5
21061
4.0 mi
Pop: 56,453
$86,081
Walk: 11.9
21077
4.3 mi
Pop: 137
21250
4.5 mi
Pop: 3,001
Walk: 11.4
21230
4.8 mi
Pop: 33,509
$94,164
Walk: 15.5
21076
4.8 mi
Pop: 23,642
$143,409
Walk: 9.1
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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