Solar Installers Market: ZIP 21158
Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 21158 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 22,404 and household incomes well above the national median ($108,795). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 21158.
Area Profile
22,404
Population
$108,795
Median Income
+46% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
6.9/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 26.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 21158.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
2.2 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 62.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 21158 (5 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,110
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,735
Median Gross Rent
$380 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$80 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+46% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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9.0 mi
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$84,858
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21787
9.6 mi
Pop: 11,549
$88,212
Walk: 5.4
17331
10.2 mi
Pop: 55,374
$76,661
Walk: 12.8
21776
10.4 mi
Pop: 5,905
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Walk: 6.4
17344
10.5 mi
Pop: 3,770
$71,688
Walk: 12.4
21048
13.0 mi
Pop: 10,002
$122,801
21102
13.2 mi
Pop: 12,176
$119,535
Walk: 5.8
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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