Solar Installers Market: ZIP 36024
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36024 is an urban area. with a population of 6,198 and household incomes near the national median ($54,212).
Area Profile
6,198
Population
$54,212
Median Income
-27% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 51.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 13.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$990
2BR Fair Market Rent
$781
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$80 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
-27% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
36026
10.1 mi
Pop: 1,290
$99,737
36078
10.3 mi
Pop: 13,460
$67,700
Walk: 5.3
36092
11.6 mi
Pop: 21,170
$75,540
Walk: 4.3
36093
13.5 mi
Pop: 11,699
$122,115
Walk: 5.0
36080
17.4 mi
Pop: 2,676
$71,022
36853
20.9 mi
Pop: 9,110
$66,767
Walk: 4.5
36110
21.3 mi
Pop: 11,692
$41,140
Walk: 12.1
35136
22.8 mi
Pop: 1,999
$57,721
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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