Solar Installers Market: ZIP 38463
Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38463 is an rural area. with a population of 2,857 and household incomes near the national median ($71,000).
Area Profile
2,857
Population
$71,000
Median Income
-5% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 34.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 7.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$970
2BR Fair Market Rent
$597
Median Gross Rent
$140 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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
vs. National Average
Median Income
-5% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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38486
10.1 mi
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10.2 mi
Pop: 1,067
$40,625
35634
10.5 mi
Pop: 10,009
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Walk: 6.5
38481
11.2 mi
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38469
15.0 mi
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35645
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Walk: 5.2
35633
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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