Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28075
Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28075 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 21,562 and household incomes well above the national median ($140,739). There are 9 solar installers operations in ZIP 28075.
Area Profile
21,562
Population
$140,739
Median Income
+89% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.2/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 35.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 28075.
9
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
4.2 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,740
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,257
Median Gross Rent
$440 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$630 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in North Carolina
- 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 $140,739. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 9
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+89% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.3 pts vs. national avg
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28213
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28262
7.1 mi
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28227
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28027
8.1 mi
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28107
9.0 mi
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28025
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$79,271
Walk: 12.8
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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