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Solar Installers Market: ZIP 37148

Opportunity Score
49 / 100 Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 37148 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 25,421 and household incomes above the national median ($77,684). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 37148.

Area Profile

25,421
Population
$77,684
Median Income
+4% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.7/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 37148.

5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
2.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$1,460
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,082
Median Gross Rent
$270 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$490 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
Very Car-Dependent
Solar Installers
5
Bank Branches
2

vs. National Average

Median Income
+4% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.8 pts vs. national avg

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Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits