Solar Installers Market: ZIP 36608
Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36608 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 37,599 and household incomes near the national median ($64,372). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 36608.
Area Profile
37,599
Population
$64,372
Median Income
-14% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.1/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 36608.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.1 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 57.1% of the relevant market in ZIP 36608 (4 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,220
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,045
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
27
Bank Branches
$3.1 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 27
vs. National Average
Median Income
-14% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
36695
3.7 mi
Pop: 52,923
$75,236
Walk: 7.5
36575
6.2 mi
Pop: 22,444
$69,381
36688
7.8 mi
Pop: 2,083
Walk: 5.2
36619
9.3 mi
Pop: 14,550
$60,939
Walk: 6.8
36609
9.5 mi
Pop: 24,091
$49,724
Walk: 8.7
36618
9.8 mi
Pop: 17,438
$59,075
Walk: 6.8
36693
11.1 mi
Pop: 18,257
$69,580
Walk: 7.3
36587
11.2 mi
Pop: 12,039
$69,352
Walk: 2.8
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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