Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28405
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28405 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 35,159 and household incomes near the national median ($67,809). There are 21 solar installers operations in ZIP 28405.
Area Profile
35,159
Population
$67,809
Median Income
-9% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 38.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 27.6% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 28405.
21
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
6.0 per 10K residents
10
Roofing Contractors
2.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 67.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 28405 (21 vs. 10 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,640
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,405
Median Gross Rent
$340 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1.7 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 10
- Bank Branches
- 10
vs. National Average
Median Income
-9% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
28403
3.1 mi
Pop: 40,292
$50,988
Walk: 11.7
28411
5.8 mi
Pop: 37,303
$94,200
Walk: 8.5
28429
5.8 mi
Pop: 9,083
$73,259
Walk: 4.6
28480
5.8 mi
Pop: 2,727
$165,682
Walk: 7.4
28401
7.4 mi
Pop: 21,820
$52,159
Walk: 15.6
28409
7.9 mi
Pop: 35,013
$108,241
Walk: 6.7
28412
9.5 mi
Pop: 42,452
$67,396
Walk: 11.0
28457
13.3 mi
Pop: 11,131
$66,860
Walk: 5.6
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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