Solar Installers Market: ZIP 44089
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 44089 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 15,873 and household incomes near the national median ($72,045).
Area Profile
15,873
Population
$72,045
Median Income
-3% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.9/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 51.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 22.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,220
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,102
Median Gross Rent
$200 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$320 K deposits
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
-3% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
44814
8.0 mi
Pop: 2,329
$72,455
44001
8.3 mi
Pop: 21,123
$91,050
Walk: 9.3
44049
10.0 mi
Pop: 230
$58,750
44889
10.1 mi
Pop: 7,251
$86,852
Walk: 4.5
44053
11.0 mi
Pop: 21,257
$65,332
Walk: 7.3
44839
11.9 mi
Pop: 12,702
$77,377
Walk: 7.1
44074
12.1 mi
Pop: 11,684
$73,697
Walk: 6.4
44826
12.4 mi
Pop: 1,002
$56,250
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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