Solar Installers Market: ZIP 30188
Opportunity Score
81
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 30188 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 65,980 and household incomes well above the national median ($105,395). There are 26 solar installers operations in ZIP 30188.
Area Profile
65,980
Population
$105,395
Median Income
+41% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.9/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 33.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 30188.
26
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
3.9 per 10K residents
14
Roofing Contractors
2.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 65.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 30188 (26 vs. 14 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,090
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,736
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Georgia
- 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.
- The median income here is $105,395. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 26
- Related Businesses
- 14
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+41% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
30075
6.7 mi
Pop: 55,274
$153,743
Walk: 8.0
30066
7.1 mi
Pop: 60,961
$112,067
Walk: 8.1
30115
7.4 mi
Pop: 53,299
$113,346
30189
7.8 mi
Pop: 41,586
$109,324
Walk: 7.2
30062
8.1 mi
Pop: 63,105
$128,981
Walk: 8.0
30114
9.9 mi
Pop: 60,340
$97,684
30068
10.9 mi
Pop: 33,040
$142,911
Walk: 8.3
30144
11.0 mi
Pop: 58,389
$84,628
Walk: 5.8
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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