Solar Installers Market: ZIP 27401
Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 27401 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 21,788 and household incomes below the national median ($44,524). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 27401.
Area Profile
21,788
Population
$44,524
Median Income
-40% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 30.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 18.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 27401.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
2.3 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
2.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 27401 (5 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,060
2BR Fair Market Rent
$883
Median Gross Rent
$140 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$1.7 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
-40% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
27411
0.5 mi
Pop: 1,649
Walk: 11.9
27412
2.9 mi
Pop: 3,150
Walk: 12.9
27405
3.8 mi
Pop: 52,525
$46,498
Walk: 6.8
27408
3.9 mi
Pop: 16,229
$89,524
Walk: 9.7
27403
4.0 mi
Pop: 20,675
$56,722
Walk: 12.4
27406
5.0 mi
Pop: 63,661
$56,748
Walk: 7.8
27301
7.6 mi
Pop: 10,897
$82,116
27407
8.2 mi
Pop: 52,583
$59,308
Walk: 6.7
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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