Solar Installers Market: ZIP 48626
Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 48626 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,813 and household incomes above the national median ($81,961).
Area Profile
5,813
Population
$81,961
Median Income
+10% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 49.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 21.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,000
2BR Fair Market Rent
$935
Median Gross Rent
$210 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$65 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Michigan
- 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
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+10% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
48637
7.9 mi
Pop: 3,068
$63,900
Walk: 5.7
48623
9.1 mi
Pop: 15,126
$96,371
Walk: 8.5
48655
9.7 mi
Pop: 5,655
$64,615
Walk: 4.1
48609
9.8 mi
Pop: 12,206
$78,800
Walk: 6.3
48614
12.9 mi
Pop: 921
$60,568
48603
13.5 mi
Pop: 27,846
$65,690
Walk: 8.1
48662
13.5 mi
Pop: 1,278
$69,112
48640
13.7 mi
Pop: 32,630
$81,630
Walk: 6.4
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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