Solar Installers Market: ZIP 29364
Opportunity Score
6
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 29364 is an rural area. with a population of 525 and household incomes below the national median ($22,500).
Area Profile
525
Population
$22,500
Median Income
-70% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 50.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 8.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$744
Median Gross Rent
$22 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 $22,500. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
vs. National Average
Median Income
-70% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
29742
7.4 mi
Pop: 2,358
$42,005
Walk: 2.3
29717
11.2 mi
Pop: 1,585
$66,186
29379
11.9 mi
Pop: 17,580
$40,178
Walk: 5.1
29031
12.7 mi
Pop: 1,747
$64,583
29353
13.2 mi
Pop: 3,627
$66,045
29340
15.3 mi
Pop: 21,394
$42,359
Walk: 5.4
29726
16.4 mi
Pop: 2,086
$85,500
29706
16.5 mi
Pop: 19,181
$50,141
Walk: 6.4
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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