Solar Installers Market: ZIP 36260
Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36260 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 4,729 and household incomes near the national median ($57,163).
Area Profile
4,729
Population
$57,163
Median Income
-23% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 13.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$820
2BR Fair Market Rent
$742
Median Gross Rent
$150 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
-23% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
35096
7.7 mi
Pop: 9,201
$74,650
36268
8.1 mi
Pop: 6,022
$60,509
Walk: 4.6
36201
9.1 mi
Pop: 17,406
$33,754
Walk: 6.6
36203
11.5 mi
Pop: 18,797
$65,920
Walk: 7.4
36271
13.4 mi
Pop: 5,991
$56,442
Walk: 3.9
35135
13.7 mi
Pop: 1,887
$59,274
36250
14.3 mi
Pop: 4,132
$83,438
Walk: 4.8
35131
15.8 mi
Pop: 3,161
$42,344
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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