Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28461
Opportunity Score
67
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28461 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 23,186 and household incomes above the national median ($79,681). There are 17 solar installers operations in ZIP 28461.
Area Profile
23,186
Population
$79,681
Median Income
+7% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
8.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 62.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 34.3% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 28461.
17
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
7.3 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 85.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 28461 (17 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,450
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,356
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$640 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 17
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+7% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
28465
4.8 mi
Pop: 8,689
$83,739
Walk: 5.2
28449
8.0 mi
Pop: 2,017
$106,518
Walk: 7.0
28479
9.7 mi
Pop: 6,971
$77,708
Walk: 4.6
28428
11.6 mi
Pop: 7,034
$87,670
Walk: 10.6
28422
12.0 mi
Pop: 8,590
$67,883
28412
15.1 mi
Pop: 42,452
$67,396
Walk: 11.0
28462
17.6 mi
Pop: 12,336
$58,545
Walk: 6.0
28409
18.6 mi
Pop: 35,013
$108,241
Walk: 6.7
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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