Solar Installers Market: ZIP 36865
Opportunity Score
10
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 36865 is an urban area. with a population of 48 and household incomes below the national median ($47,222).
Area Profile
48
Population
$47,222
Median Income
-37% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 29.6 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 8.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,170
2BR Fair Market Rent
$978
Median Gross Rent
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
vs. National Average
Median Income
-37% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
36832
1.4 mi
Pop: 30,000
$34,957
Walk: 6.7
36849
6.9 mi
Pop: 5,224
Walk: 9.9
36830
8.1 mi
Pop: 48,172
$63,761
Walk: 4.7
36866
8.9 mi
Pop: 3,540
$61,728
Walk: 4.4
36879
9.4 mi
Pop: 2,975
$98,750
Walk: 3.5
36850
13.5 mi
Pop: 2,550
$41,705
36088
15.4 mi
Pop: 3,493
$41,938
Walk: 5.4
36801
15.7 mi
Pop: 24,504
$58,256
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