Solar Installers Market: ZIP 21664
Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 21664 is an suburban area. with a population of 598 and household incomes near the national median ($68,333).
Area Profile
598
Population
$68,333
Median Income
-8% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 37.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 10.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,420
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,135
Median Gross Rent
$170 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$40 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-8% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
21631
1.8 mi
Pop: 2,580
$69,095
21835
5.1 mi
Pop: 390
$50,380
Walk: 4.6
21643
5.9 mi
Pop: 5,176
$61,708
21673
7.1 mi
Pop: 2,839
$72,500
Walk: 6.1
21655
9.8 mi
Pop: 4,995
$85,608
Walk: 4.9
21659
10.4 mi
Pop: 1,480
$68,889
Walk: 4.6
21613
11.6 mi
Pop: 18,167
$53,171
Walk: 7.3
21654
13.9 mi
Pop: 1,195
$88,512
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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