Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28079
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28079 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 40,820 and household incomes above the national median ($97,602). There are 21 solar installers operations in ZIP 28079.
Area Profile
40,820
Population
$97,602
Median Income
+31% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.2/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 28079.
21
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.1 per 10K residents
10
Roofing Contractors
2.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 67.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 28079 (21 vs. 10 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,400
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,895
Median Gross Rent
$350 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$580 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 10
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+31% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.3 pts vs. national avg
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7.5 mi
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28104
7.8 mi
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28212
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28107
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Walk: 9.0
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Pop: 65,789
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Walk: 9.4
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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