Solar Installers Market: ZIP 35973
Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 35973 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 3,313 and household incomes near the national median ($62,652).
Area Profile
3,313
Population
$62,652
Median Income
-16% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$850
2BR Fair Market Rent
$660
Median Gross Rent
$99 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
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Median Income
-16% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
35959
7.8 mi
Pop: 4,431
$47,547
30730
9.4 mi
Pop: 2,104
$47,462
35967
10.7 mi
Pop: 17,342
$48,125
Walk: 5.1
35984
12.1 mi
Pop: 1,346
$39,375
Walk: 3.6
35960
14.9 mi
Pop: 9,044
$47,868
Walk: 7.0
30165
17.8 mi
Pop: 41,998
$63,915
Walk: 7.0
35968
18.8 mi
Pop: 4,540
$44,902
Walk: 7.2
35983
18.9 mi
Pop: 3,782
$63,329
Walk: 4.8
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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