Solar Installers Market: ZIP 35061
Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 35061 is an urban area. with a population of 1,633 and household incomes near the national median ($52,143).
Area Profile
1,633
Population
$52,143
Median Income
-30% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 7.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,350
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,151
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Alabama
- 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
vs. National Average
Median Income
-30% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
35064
1.9 mi
Pop: 9,929
$48,581
35228
2.2 mi
Pop: 10,575
$50,147
Walk: 10.9
35127
2.3 mi
Pop: 9,502
$68,344
Walk: 8.4
35224
3.6 mi
Pop: 5,409
$46,401
Walk: 5.5
35221
3.7 mi
Pop: 3,127
$39,750
Walk: 12.6
35218
4.3 mi
Pop: 6,628
$30,966
Walk: 13.5
35020
4.9 mi
Pop: 25,308
$33,247
Walk: 13.5
35208
4.9 mi
Pop: 13,660
$37,363
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the SolarBreakeven calculator.
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