Solar Installers Market: ZIP 37086
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 37086 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 37,786 and household incomes above the national median ($79,285).
Area Profile
37,786
Population
$79,285
Median Income
+6% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 32.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 14.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 37086.
3
Roofing Contractors
0.8 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,090
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,716
Median Gross Rent
$270 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$110 K 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
- Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+6% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
37167
4.6 mi
Pop: 63,660
$79,720
Walk: 6.2
37013
5.3 mi
Pop: 102,055
$72,233
Walk: 9.1
37076
8.6 mi
Pop: 38,124
$74,555
Walk: 11.0
37217
9.0 mi
Pop: 31,440
$61,529
Walk: 10.4
37129
9.8 mi
Pop: 60,615
$89,772
Walk: 7.1
37135
10.9 mi
Pop: 23,231
$146,028
Walk: 5.1
37014
11.5 mi
Pop: 3,633
$104,938
37211
11.7 mi
Pop: 77,117
$69,936
Walk: 10.2
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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