Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28660
Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28660 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 2,813 and household incomes near the national median ($74,403). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 28660.
Area Profile
2,813
Population
$74,403
Median Income
+0% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
3.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 3.9% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 28660.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
14.2 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,130
2BR Fair Market Rent
$921
Median Gross Rent
$190 K
Median Home Value
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
- Suburban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+0% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
28634
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28625
7.2 mi
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28689
7.4 mi
Pop: 2,525
$67,643
Walk: 3.8
27020
10.4 mi
Pop: 5,854
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28636
14.4 mi
Pop: 5,129
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28678
17.5 mi
Pop: 4,701
$70,940
Walk: 3.8
27013
18.5 mi
Pop: 6,975
$67,443
27055
18.5 mi
Pop: 14,436
$63,770
Walk: 4.0
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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