Solar Installers Market: ZIP 29445
Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 29445 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 59,011 and household incomes above the national median ($80,778). There are 9 solar installers operations in ZIP 29445.
Area Profile
59,011
Population
$80,778
Median Income
+8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 16.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 29445.
9
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
1.5 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,720
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,441
Median Gross Rent
$260 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$690 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
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 9
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+8% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
29410
5.3 mi
Pop: 20,984
$84,061
Walk: 9.4
29406
6.3 mi
Pop: 32,482
$50,640
Walk: 11.7
29492
8.6 mi
Pop: 19,753
$115,605
Walk: 5.1
29404
9.1 mi
Pop: 2,217
$74,821
29405
10.0 mi
Pop: 26,717
$54,566
Walk: 13.7
29456
10.2 mi
Pop: 39,280
$79,038
Walk: 8.9
29420
10.2 mi
Pop: 23,311
$69,043
Walk: 10.8
29418
10.8 mi
Pop: 25,589
$62,421
Walk: 11.6
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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