Solar Installers Market: ZIP 28667
Opportunity Score
20
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 28667 is an urban area with low foot traffic.
Area Profile
282
Population
Urban
Area Type
6.1/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,090
2BR Fair Market Rent
$732
Median Gross Rent
$130 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
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Walkability
-4.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
28637
3.9 mi
Pop: 1,512
$58,190
Walk: 5.9
28630
4.0 mi
Pop: 20,400
$65,713
Walk: 5.8
28666
5.0 mi
Pop: 301
Walk: 5.1
28638
6.1 mi
Pop: 11,629
$58,914
Walk: 8.8
28601
6.8 mi
Pop: 52,839
$67,839
Walk: 6.9
28671
7.2 mi
Pop: 377
$70,690
28602
7.6 mi
Pop: 29,273
$56,031
Walk: 8.7
28690
10.7 mi
Pop: 9,294
$67,974
Walk: 4.8
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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