Solar Installers Market: ZIP 48603
Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 48603 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 27,846 and household incomes near the national median ($65,690). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 48603.
Area Profile
27,846
Population
$65,690
Median Income
-12% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.1/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 41.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 26.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 48603.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.8 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 55.6% of the relevant market in ZIP 48603 (5 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,150
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,019
Median Gross Rent
$180 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$480 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
-12% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
48638
2.9 mi
Pop: 12,668
$63,444
Walk: 6.6
48602
4.6 mi
Pop: 27,490
$46,068
Walk: 8.2
48604
5.0 mi
Pop: 11,284
$53,804
Walk: 8.0
48609
6.0 mi
Pop: 12,206
$78,800
Walk: 6.3
48607
6.8 mi
Pop: 1,523
$39,211
Walk: 9.1
48724
7.1 mi
Pop: 1,226
$31,787
Walk: 7.4
48710
7.3 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 5.2
48623
8.3 mi
Pop: 15,126
$96,371
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