Solar Installers Market: ZIP 29122
Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 29122 is an urban area. with a population of 71 and household incomes well above the national median ($135,341).
Area Profile
71
Population
$135,341
Median Income
+81% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 3.9 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 11.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,010
2BR Fair Market Rent
$180 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in South 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.
- The median income here is $135,341. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+81% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
29065
4.2 mi
Pop: 574
$46,334
29075
4.3 mi
Pop: 2,746
$68,125
Walk: 3.5
29036
7.3 mi
Pop: 26,720
$116,438
Walk: 5.6
29177
8.0 mi
Pop: 179
29126
8.8 mi
Pop: 2,638
$72,179
29063
11.2 mi
Pop: 38,475
$92,147
Walk: 7.4
29127
14.0 mi
Pop: 9,215
$64,533
Walk: 4.3
29212
14.1 mi
Pop: 27,701
$74,652
Walk: 7.9
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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