Solar Installers Market: ZIP 21157
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 21157 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 40,191 and household incomes well above the national median ($102,835). There are 21 solar installers operations in ZIP 21157.
Area Profile
40,191
Population
$102,835
Median Income
+38% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
6.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 41.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 25.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 21157.
21
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.2 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 84.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 21157 (21 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,750
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,236
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$2 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 11
vs. National Average
Median Income
+38% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
21048
5.3 mi
Pop: 10,002
$122,801
21158
8.1 mi
Pop: 22,404
$108,795
Walk: 6.9
21776
8.3 mi
Pop: 5,905
$111,923
Walk: 6.4
21784
10.2 mi
Pop: 37,813
$141,228
Walk: 6.7
21074
11.1 mi
Pop: 15,070
$101,462
21136
12.2 mi
Pop: 33,778
$106,559
Walk: 9.3
21155
12.4 mi
Pop: 3,124
$124,219
Walk: 5.6
21071
12.8 mi
Pop: 355
$138,456
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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