Solar Installers Market: ZIP 29150
Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 29150 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 38,525 and household incomes below the national median ($48,845). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 29150.
Area Profile
38,525
Population
$48,845
Median Income
-35% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 16.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 29150.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.3 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,220
2BR Fair Market Rent
$951
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 11
vs. National Average
Median Income
-35% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
29154
8.2 mi
Pop: 29,659
$62,105
Walk: 5.7
29001
10.1 mi
Pop: 2,244
$63,804
29153
10.5 mi
Pop: 15,101
$61,753
Walk: 6.9
29051
13.4 mi
Pop: 450
$76,964
29102
13.8 mi
Pop: 16,133
$45,000
Walk: 6.2
29125
13.8 mi
Pop: 3,081
$57,813
Walk: 3.4
29104
14.1 mi
Pop: 1,559
$54,583
Walk: 2.7
29152
14.8 mi
Pop: 2,012
$55,694
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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