Solar Installers Market: ZIP 49423
Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 49423 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 46,693 and household incomes above the national median ($78,524). There are 8 solar installers operations in ZIP 49423.
Area Profile
46,693
Population
$78,524
Median Income
+5% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.8/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 23.5% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 49423.
8
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
1.7 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 72.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 49423 (8 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,310
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,143
Median Gross Rent
$250 K
Median Home Value
17
Bank Branches
$1.6 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 8
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 17
vs. National Average
Median Income
+5% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
49424
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49419
8.4 mi
Pop: 8,730
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49453
8.4 mi
Pop: 2,729
$101,250
Walk: 5.1
49434
8.7 mi
Pop: 96
Walk: 4.6
49464
10.0 mi
Pop: 29,738
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49406
11.0 mi
Pop: 922
$95,417
49408
11.8 mi
Pop: 10,494
$69,155
Walk: 4.2
49460
14.1 mi
Pop: 8,891
$97,194
Walk: 4.7
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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