Solar Installers Market: ZIP 29351
Opportunity Score
24
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 29351 is an rural area. with a population of 1,375 and household incomes below the national median ($42,169).
Area Profile
1,375
Population
$42,169
Median Income
-43% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 42.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 9.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$597
Median Gross Rent
$110 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.
- Median income sits at $42,169. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
vs. National Average
Median Income
-43% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
29325
4.1 mi
Pop: 14,164
$54,209
Walk: 8.9
29355
5.8 mi
Pop: 757
$54,512
Walk: 3.4
29370
12.1 mi
Pop: 480
$80,625
Walk: 5.4
29145
14.1 mi
Pop: 641
$61,068
29108
14.8 mi
Pop: 19,871
$52,529
Walk: 5.8
29332
14.9 mi
Pop: 3,261
$52,617
29178
15.9 mi
Pop: 3,509
$59,960
29360
17.0 mi
Pop: 22,066
$55,846
Walk: 6.7
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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