Solar Installers Market: ZIP 29223
Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 29223 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 52,835 and household incomes near the national median ($56,300). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 29223.
Area Profile
52,835
Population
$56,300
Median Income
-25% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.0/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 24.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 29223.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.9 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,380
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,217
Median Gross Rent
$180 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$660 K 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
- 10
vs. National Average
Median Income
-25% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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29207
6.1 mi
Pop: 9,289
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29204
7.1 mi
Pop: 18,067
$49,745
Walk: 14.2
29203
8.4 mi
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29205
8.9 mi
Pop: 22,757
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29016
9.2 mi
Pop: 29,193
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29208
9.9 mi
Pop: 2,381
Walk: 15.0
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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