Solar Installers Market: ZIP 37072
Opportunity Score
66
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 37072 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 32,344 and household incomes above the national median ($75,514). There are 21 solar installers operations in ZIP 37072.
Area Profile
32,344
Population
$75,514
Median Income
+1% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 20.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 37072.
21
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
6.5 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.2 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 84.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 37072 (21 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,750
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,359
Median Gross Rent
$340 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Tennessee
- 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
- Solar Installers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 10
vs. National Average
Median Income
+1% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.3 pts vs. national avg
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37207
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37075
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37216
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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