Solar Installers Market: ZIP 37862
Opportunity Score
66
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 37862 is an suburban area. with a population of 21,719 and household incomes near the national median ($58,110).
Area Profile
21,719
Population
$58,110
Median Income
-22% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 43.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 16.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 37862.
3
Roofing Contractors
1.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,120
2BR Fair Market Rent
$956
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
17
Bank Branches
$2.1 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
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 17
vs. National Average
Median Income
-22% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
37863
8.3 mi
Pop: 6,469
$53,587
Walk: 9.2
37865
9.0 mi
Pop: 25,113
$88,410
Walk: 6.6
37886
9.3 mi
Pop: 3,585
$65,719
Walk: 4.4
37882
13.6 mi
Pop: 2,800
$61,875
Walk: 3.8
37738
14.2 mi
Pop: 5,269
$63,133
Walk: 6.5
37804
15.7 mi
Pop: 27,423
$75,794
Walk: 7.9
37876
16.0 mi
Pop: 32,964
$58,513
Walk: 5.7
37920
17.6 mi
Pop: 43,509
$61,348
Walk: 7.4
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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