Solar Installers Market: ZIP 35503
Opportunity Score
66
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 35503 is an urban area. with a population of 9,601 and household incomes near the national median ($58,397).
Area Profile
9,601
Population
$58,397
Median Income
-22% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 42.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 13.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$810
2BR Fair Market Rent
$678
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$25 K deposits
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
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-22% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
35501
8.0 mi
Pop: 10,032
$44,918
Walk: 8.5
35504
9.7 mi
Pop: 13,505
$71,521
Walk: 7.3
35578
11.5 mi
Pop: 5,791
$54,769
Walk: 4.2
35541
13.5 mi
Pop: 4,125
$45,268
Walk: 3.4
35553
14.2 mi
Pop: 5,073
$51,500
35587
14.3 mi
Pop: 694
$44,350
Walk: 3.4
35550
16.6 mi
Pop: 5,053
$42,975
Walk: 5.8
35584
17.0 mi
Pop: 281
$25,357
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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