Solar Installers Market: ZIP 43505
Opportunity Score
26
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 43505 is an rural area. with a population of 143 and household incomes near the national median ($72,273).
Area Profile
143
Population
$72,273
Median Income
-3% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 33.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 22.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,050
2BR Fair Market Rent
$220 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.
- 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
-3% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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43543
8.2 mi
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46742
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43520
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46721
12.0 mi
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43506
12.6 mi
Pop: 14,691
$60,705
Walk: 9.2
43526
14.6 mi
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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