Solar Installers Market: ZIP 45636
Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 45636 is an suburban area. with a population of 375 and household incomes above the national median ($91,385).
Area Profile
375
Population
$91,385
Median Income
+23% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 37.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 15.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$970
2BR Fair Market Rent
$170 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+23% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
45629
5.2 mi
Pop: 3,127
$61,722
41183
5.9 mi
Pop: 1,813
$65,432
Walk: 6.2
41169
6.5 mi
Pop: 5,527
$66,114
Walk: 7.8
41139
7.6 mi
Pop: 8,258
$59,550
41144
8.9 mi
Pop: 8,457
$57,782
Walk: 5.5
41121
9.9 mi
Pop: 2,170
$48,717
45638
10.1 mi
Pop: 19,921
$49,544
Walk: 9.4
45694
11.5 mi
Pop: 12,763
$64,482
Walk: 4.3
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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