Solar Installers Market: ZIP 36265
Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36265 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 21,891 and household incomes near the national median ($51,574).
Area Profile
21,891
Population
$51,574
Median Income
-31% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.7/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 15.9% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$880
2BR Fair Market Rent
$794
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$310 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
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 5
vs. National Average
Median Income
-31% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.8 pts vs. national avg
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36206
8.2 mi
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36250
9.5 mi
Pop: 4,132
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36205
10.2 mi
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35905
12.3 mi
Pop: 6,308
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Walk: 6.5
36207
12.6 mi
Pop: 19,251
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Walk: 6.6
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13.0 mi
Pop: 17,180
$50,063
Walk: 7.8
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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