Solar Installers Market: ZIP 38017
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38017 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 56,427 and household incomes well above the national median ($135,946). There are 15 solar installers operations in ZIP 38017.
Area Profile
56,427
Population
$135,946
Median Income
+82% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 40.4% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 38017.
15
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
2.7 per 10K residents
10
Roofing Contractors
1.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 60.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 38017 (15 vs. 10 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,800
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,489
Median Gross Rent
$470 K
Median Home Value
19
Bank Branches
$1.9 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 15
- Related Businesses
- 10
- Bank Branches
- 19
vs. National Average
Median Income
+82% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
38139
7.0 mi
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$174,052
Walk: 6.6
38028
8.2 mi
Pop: 7,699
$150,847
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38066
8.3 mi
Pop: 3,706
$105,282
Walk: 5.0
38018
9.2 mi
Pop: 38,357
$89,627
Walk: 9.9
38125
9.8 mi
Pop: 42,793
$83,184
Walk: 8.4
38138
10.1 mi
Pop: 25,368
$130,125
Walk: 10.2
38016
10.7 mi
Pop: 44,390
$75,719
Walk: 8.6
38119
13.2 mi
Pop: 22,332
$86,325
Walk: 10.6
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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