Solar Installers Market: ZIP 36350
Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36350 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 7,675 and household incomes near the national median ($55,179).
Area Profile
7,675
Population
$55,179
Median Income
-26% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 14.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$820
2BR Fair Market Rent
$780
Median Gross Rent
$170 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$14 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
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-26% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
36371
3.8 mi
Pop: 425
$39,000
Walk: 5.4
36303
9.4 mi
Pop: 30,388
$53,006
Walk: 8.8
36352
9.8 mi
Pop: 5,762
$71,386
36305
10.0 mi
Pop: 17,592
$81,438
36360
11.7 mi
Pop: 19,461
$50,032
Walk: 6.0
36362
12.7 mi
Pop: 5,221
$75,875
Walk: 4.6
36345
12.8 mi
Pop: 8,838
$71,647
Walk: 6.1
36353
13.5 mi
Pop: 1,873
$53,333
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