Solar Installers Market: ZIP 22736
Opportunity Score
24
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 22736 is an urban area.
Area Profile
948
Population
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 32.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 1.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,840
2BR Fair Market Rent
$320 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Virginia
- 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
- Urban
Nearby Markets
22742
4.7 mi
Pop: 1,514
$99,102
Walk: 3.4
22720
6.5 mi
Pop: 1,531
$164,583
22726
8.4 mi
Pop: 606
$85,865
22508
9.3 mi
Pop: 15,608
$113,733
22553
9.5 mi
Pop: 16,960
$131,416
Walk: 5.3
22718
10.1 mi
Pop: 646
$83,750
22406
10.2 mi
Pop: 26,248
$124,357
Walk: 7.8
22407
11.1 mi
Pop: 64,273
$105,218
Walk: 7.1
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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