Solar Installers Market: ZIP 31201
Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 31201 is an urban area. with a population of 7,862 and household incomes below the national median ($22,936). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 31201.
Area Profile
7,862
Population
$22,936
Median Income
-69% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 21.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 31201.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
5.1 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
3.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 57.1% of the relevant market in ZIP 31201 (4 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,160
2BR Fair Market Rent
$912
Median Gross Rent
$150 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
-69% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
31207
2.7 mi
Pop: 1,591
Walk: 10.9
31213
2.8 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 13.3
31206
4.7 mi
Pop: 25,250
$35,006
Walk: 7.2
31204
4.9 mi
Pop: 32,730
$38,478
Walk: 8.6
31216
6.3 mi
Pop: 16,354
$70,166
Walk: 5.1
31211
6.9 mi
Pop: 15,460
$51,595
Walk: 4.3
31217
8.5 mi
Pop: 16,923
$43,821
Walk: 5.6
31210
10.7 mi
Pop: 33,889
$82,158
Walk: 7.1
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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