Solar Installers Market: ZIP 37865
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 37865 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 25,113 and household incomes above the national median ($88,410). There are 11 solar installers operations in ZIP 37865.
Area Profile
25,113
Population
$88,410
Median Income
+19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 42.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 16.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 37865.
11
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
4.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,340
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,351
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$290 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
- Solar Installers
- 11
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+19% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
37862
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37886
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$65,719
Walk: 4.4
37920
9.4 mi
Pop: 43,509
$61,348
Walk: 7.4
37914
10.0 mi
Pop: 20,917
$55,933
Walk: 6.9
37764
11.6 mi
Pop: 11,507
$69,028
37804
11.7 mi
Pop: 27,423
$75,794
Walk: 7.9
37853
12.2 mi
Pop: 3,533
$66,490
Walk: 6.5
37863
12.6 mi
Pop: 6,469
$53,587
Walk: 9.2
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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