Solar Installers Market: ZIP 38381
Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38381 is an urban area. with a population of 1,525 and household incomes near the national median ($53,786).
Area Profile
1,525
Population
$53,786
Median Income
-28% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 36.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$900
2BR Fair Market Rent
$787
Median Gross Rent
$110 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$0 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
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-28% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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Walk: 6.1
38392
8.9 mi
Pop: 736
$52,188
Walk: 2.9
38391
13.8 mi
Pop: 1,507
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38044
14.0 mi
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38075
14.6 mi
Pop: 6,857
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Walk: 3.8
38366
17.5 mi
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Walk: 4.4
38042
18.2 mi
Pop: 451
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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