Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28097
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28097 is an urban area. with a population of 7,976 and household incomes above the national median ($77,600).
Area Profile
7,976
Population
$77,600
Median Income
+4% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 37.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,010
2BR Fair Market Rent
$861
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$300 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
+4% vs. $74,580
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28124
7.2 mi
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28107
9.1 mi
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28025
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28001
13.1 mi
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28109
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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