Solar Installers Market: ZIP 43061
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 43061 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,198 and household incomes well above the national median ($146,083).
Area Profile
5,198
Population
$146,083
Median Income
+96% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 28.2% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,180
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,097
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Ohio
- 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.
- The median income here is $146,083. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Median Income
+96% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
43036
6.0 mi
Pop: 326
$64,500
43066
8.1 mi
Pop: 1,170
$110,333
43015
9.9 mi
Pop: 59,027
$99,622
Walk: 7.8
43065
10.8 mi
Pop: 45,284
$154,797
Walk: 9.0
43040
10.9 mi
Pop: 37,582
$96,320
Walk: 6.8
43342
12.6 mi
Pop: 3,566
$71,667
Walk: 5.4
43017
12.7 mi
Pop: 41,422
$133,116
Walk: 7.1
43016
13.7 mi
Pop: 44,514
$110,518
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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