Solar Installers Market: ZIP 37150
Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 37150 is an urban area. with a population of 4,363 and household incomes below the national median ($33,627).
Area Profile
4,363
Population
$33,627
Median Income
-55% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 39.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$970
2BR Fair Market Rent
$751
Median Gross Rent
$150 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.
- Median income sits at $33,627. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-55% vs. $74,580
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Walk: 3.4
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Walk: 4.1
37083
13.2 mi
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37145
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42167
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Walk: 3.9
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16.2 mi
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Walk: 5.4
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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