Solar Installers Market: ZIP 38505
Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 38505 is an suburban area with low foot traffic.
Area Profile
904
Population
Suburban
Area Type
8.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 19.2 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 0.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,010
2BR Fair Market Rent
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
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Walkability
-2.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
38503
0.7 mi
Pop: 0
38501
4.1 mi
Pop: 42,422
$50,923
Walk: 9.4
38506
5.1 mi
Pop: 29,657
$63,051
Walk: 4.8
38544
11.0 mi
Pop: 7,413
$66,801
38545
11.4 mi
Pop: 1,545
$59,375
Walk: 3.8
38580
16.2 mi
Pop: 1,628
$59,207
Walk: 4.8
38562
16.3 mi
Pop: 6,586
$38,325
Walk: 5.4
38564
18.1 mi
Pop: 435
$56,116
Walk: 2.5
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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