Solar Installers Market: ZIP 45899
Opportunity Score
15
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 45899 is an suburban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 180 and household incomes below the national median ($49,375).
Area Profile
180
Population
$49,375
Median Income
-34% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
3.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 4.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$980
2BR Fair Market Rent
$84 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
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Median Income
-34% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
45898
5.0 mi
Pop: 908
$54,063
Walk: 5.0
45874
6.4 mi
Pop: 2,186
$66,520
45832
9.0 mi
Pop: 3,098
$73,056
45882
10.5 mi
Pop: 2,719
$71,938
Walk: 3.9
46772
11.1 mi
Pop: 3,164
$78,594
Walk: 4.2
46733
11.7 mi
Pop: 19,246
$63,804
Walk: 7.6
45891
14.3 mi
Pop: 15,522
$62,944
Walk: 7.0
46711
14.4 mi
Pop: 8,211
$59,817
Walk: 8.5
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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