Solar Installers Market: ZIP 38457
Opportunity Score
20
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38457 is an suburban area. with a population of 491 and household incomes near the national median ($54,459).
Area Profile
491
Population
$54,459
Median Income
-27% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 38.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 2.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$900
2BR Fair Market Rent
$170 K
Median Home Value
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
vs. National Average
Median Income
-27% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
35610
6.3 mi
Pop: 1,635
$87,645
38468
7.3 mi
Pop: 5,442
$59,899
Walk: 5.9
38473
7.8 mi
Pop: 1,067
$47,794
Walk: 2.6
35648
8.1 mi
Pop: 3,622
$71,563
Walk: 3.3
38460
10.0 mi
Pop: 1,704
$100,052
38469
10.4 mi
Pop: 4,608
$62,903
Walk: 4.5
35647
12.3 mi
Pop: 1,031
$114,318
35652
12.7 mi
Pop: 9,251
$64,779
Walk: 4.4
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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