Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28037
Opportunity Score
71
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28037 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 27,128 and household incomes well above the national median ($109,779). There are 17 solar installers operations in ZIP 28037.
Area Profile
27,128
Population
$109,779
Median Income
+47% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.6/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 45.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 33.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 28037.
17
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
6.3 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 85.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 28037 (17 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,310
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,126
Median Gross Rent
$460 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$820 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 17
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+47% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
28080
6.6 mi
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28682
7.4 mi
Pop: 1,429
$96,949
Walk: 4.0
28164
7.4 mi
Pop: 15,991
$82,661
Walk: 5.3
28006
7.8 mi
Pop: 1,311
$50,117
28673
8.5 mi
Pop: 6,339
$99,036
Walk: 5.5
28031
8.7 mi
Pop: 31,021
$115,746
Walk: 15.0
28117
10.2 mi
Pop: 48,170
$109,310
Walk: 7.8
28650
11.0 mi
Pop: 13,082
$71,784
Walk: 4.8
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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