Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28501
Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28501 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 18,112 and household incomes below the national median ($33,823). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 28501.
Area Profile
18,112
Population
$33,823
Median Income
-55% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
8.4/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 28501.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
2.8 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.7 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 62.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 28501 (5 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,110
2BR Fair Market Rent
$717
Median Gross Rent
$79 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$520 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
-55% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
28504
7.5 mi
Pop: 20,325
$50,650
Walk: 9.5
28526
8.2 mi
Pop: 1,849
$48,929
Walk: 3.3
28530
12.1 mi
Pop: 7,055
$39,233
Walk: 6.1
28538
12.5 mi
Pop: 2,231
$54,773
Walk: 4.3
28525
13.2 mi
Pop: 2,684
$53,750
28585
15.1 mi
Pop: 3,944
$62,330
Walk: 4.0
28523
15.8 mi
Pop: 2,710
$45,283
28513
17.0 mi
Pop: 9,754
$54,534
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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