Solar Installers Market: ZIP 27603
Opportunity Score
75
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 27603 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 53,835 and household incomes above the national median ($87,939). There are 28 solar installers operations in ZIP 27603.
Area Profile
53,835
Population
$87,939
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.9/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 33.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 27603.
28
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.2 per 10K residents
10
Roofing Contractors
1.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 73.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 27603 (28 vs. 10 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,590
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,496
Median Gross Rent
$350 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$170 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 28
- Related Businesses
- 10
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+18% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
27529
5.3 mi
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27606
6.8 mi
Pop: 45,728
$75,640
Walk: 10.9
27592
7.5 mi
Pop: 20,239
$94,564
Walk: 7.3
27601
7.6 mi
Pop: 9,702
$70,433
27697
8.1 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 14.7
27695
8.5 mi
Pop: 1,922
Walk: 14.4
27605
8.7 mi
Pop: 6,121
$63,267
Walk: 17.6
27610
9.2 mi
Pop: 80,173
$66,245
Walk: 11.3
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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