Solar Installers Market: ZIP 45696
Opportunity Score
12
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 45696 is an urban area. with a population of 951 and household incomes below the national median ($31,016).
Area Profile
951
Population
$31,016
Median Income
-58% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 38.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,040
2BR Fair Market Rent
$150 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.
- Median income sits at $31,016. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-58% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
45678
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45669
9.6 mi
Pop: 10,085
$65,824
Walk: 6.1
45619
9.6 mi
Pop: 7,273
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45688
10.9 mi
Pop: 204
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45680
11.3 mi
Pop: 11,878
$55,348
Walk: 6.9
45658
11.5 mi
Pop: 2,654
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25755
12.4 mi
Pop: 1,560
Walk: 11.5
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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