Solar Installers Market: ZIP 21776
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 21776 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,905 and household incomes well above the national median ($111,923). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 21776.
Area Profile
5,905
Population
$111,923
Median Income
+50% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
6.4/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 27.2% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 21776.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
6.8 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,710
2BR Fair Market Rent
$998
Median Gross Rent
$430 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$71 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 $111,923. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+50% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
21791
6.2 mi
Pop: 4,734
$90,460
Walk: 5.4
21157
8.3 mi
Pop: 40,191
$102,835
Walk: 6.6
21771
9.4 mi
Pop: 32,827
$154,844
Walk: 6.1
21158
10.4 mi
Pop: 22,404
$108,795
Walk: 6.9
21762
10.6 mi
Pop: 176
21784
11.9 mi
Pop: 37,813
$141,228
Walk: 6.7
21048
12.1 mi
Pop: 10,002
$122,801
21787
12.1 mi
Pop: 11,549
$88,212
Walk: 5.4
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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