Solar Installers Market: ZIP 29659
Opportunity Score
10
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 29659 is an urban area with low foot traffic.
Area Profile
120
Population
Urban
Area Type
3.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 52.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 26.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$520
Median Gross Rent
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
vs. National Average
Walkability
-7.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
29655
3.8 mi
Pop: 8,078
$55,305
Walk: 3.9
29628
10.2 mi
Pop: 2,405
$36,952
30635
12.5 mi
Pop: 15,107
$45,368
Walk: 5.8
29684
12.6 mi
Pop: 5,431
$58,047
Walk: 3.8
29620
15.3 mi
Pop: 12,116
$54,784
29639
16.2 mi
Pop: 1,917
$50,924
29840
16.5 mi
Pop: 338
$41,534
30643
21.2 mi
Pop: 16,520
$57,145
Walk: 3.7
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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