Solar Installers Market: ZIP 37087
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 37087 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 55,235 and household incomes above the national median ($80,978). There are 11 solar installers operations in ZIP 37087.
Area Profile
55,235
Population
$80,978
Median Income
+9% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
8.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 20.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 37087.
11
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
2.0 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 78.6% of the relevant market in ZIP 37087 (11 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,460
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,134
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
19
Bank Branches
$2.6 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
- Suburban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 11
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 19
vs. National Average
Median Income
+9% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
37031
8.1 mi
Pop: 3,984
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37090
10.4 mi
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$85,048
Walk: 6.4
37074
13.8 mi
Pop: 10,999
$62,931
Walk: 7.1
37184
14.9 mi
Pop: 7,224
$73,862
Walk: 3.4
37066
15.9 mi
Pop: 62,404
$78,049
Walk: 6.9
37151
15.9 mi
Pop: 467
$98,665
Walk: 2.9
37122
16.1 mi
Pop: 66,348
$109,306
Walk: 6.3
38563
17.6 mi
Pop: 2,271
$71,094
Walk: 5.8
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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