Solar Installers Market: ZIP 23870
Opportunity Score
8
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 23870 is an rural area with low foot traffic.
Area Profile
0
Population
Rural
Area Type
3.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Walkability
-7.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
23867
4.8 mi
Pop: 4,924
$70,372
Walk: 3.0
23847
7.1 mi
Pop: 13,346
$49,644
Walk: 6.9
23879
12.9 mi
Pop: 532
$76,184
Walk: 5.3
23844
13.0 mi
Pop: 614
$34,557
23882
13.2 mi
Pop: 1,967
$60,337
23856
14.3 mi
Pop: 620
$50,074
23897
16.0 mi
Pop: 1,019
$60,938
Walk: 4.5
23829
18.8 mi
Pop: 2,557
$87,478
Walk: 3.2
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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