Solar Installers Market: ZIP 36551
Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36551 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 12,915 and household incomes near the national median ($68,625).
Area Profile
12,915
Population
$68,625
Median Income
-8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 13.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,230
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,151
Median Gross Rent
$240 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$31 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
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-8% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
36578
7.2 mi
Pop: 1,067
Walk: 4.4
36576
7.9 mi
Pop: 4,964
$78,227
36526
8.3 mi
Pop: 34,552
$90,733
36527
10.3 mi
Pop: 21,160
$112,672
Walk: 8.0
36580
11.3 mi
Pop: 7,025
$59,138
Walk: 5.8
36559
11.8 mi
Pop: 350
$54,050
Walk: 9.3
36567
13.1 mi
Pop: 15,407
$59,763
Walk: 4.7
36532
13.3 mi
Pop: 37,121
$86,026
Walk: 8.2
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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