Solar Installers Market: ZIP 23662
Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 23662 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 12,556 and household incomes well above the national median ($120,919). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 23662.
Area Profile
12,556
Population
$120,919
Median Income
+62% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 41.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 28.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 23662.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
4.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,634
Median Gross Rent
$400 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$69 K deposits
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.
- The median income here is $120,919. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+62% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.8 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
23681
3.3 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 7.5
23665
3.4 mi
Pop: 6,071
$74,974
23664
5.8 mi
Pop: 10,175
$81,667
Walk: 9.1
23669
5.8 mi
Pop: 39,730
$66,999
Walk: 11.6
23696
6.1 mi
Pop: 3,987
$138,409
Walk: 5.8
23693
6.3 mi
Pop: 23,208
$116,528
Walk: 6.5
23666
6.5 mi
Pop: 53,226
$70,798
Walk: 11.1
23692
7.2 mi
Pop: 19,208
$106,668
Walk: 6.4
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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