Solar Installers Market: ZIP 35749
Opportunity Score
92
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 35749 is an urban area. with a population of 29,297 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,866).
Area Profile
29,297
Population
$106,866
Median Income
+43% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 26.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,400
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,294
Median Gross Rent
$270 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.
- The median income here is $106,866. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+43% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
35757
2.8 mi
Pop: 18,250
$105,517
35773
5.9 mi
Pop: 13,977
$68,548
Walk: 3.9
35806
6.4 mi
Pop: 28,443
$79,338
Walk: 7.3
35758
7.7 mi
Pop: 48,929
$115,780
Walk: 7.3
35613
8.6 mi
Pop: 24,175
$103,281
Walk: 9.8
35896
8.8 mi
Pop: 532
35816
10.4 mi
Pop: 15,172
$38,947
Walk: 13.5
35739
10.4 mi
Pop: 5,056
$62,463
Walk: 3.0
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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