Solar Installers Market: ZIP 52624
Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 52624 is an suburban area. with a population of 709 and household incomes well above the national median ($122,083).
Area Profile
709
Population
$122,083
Median Income
+64% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 22.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,130
2BR Fair Market Rent
$190 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$16 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Iowa
- 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.
- The median income here is $122,083. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+64% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
52627
5.5 mi
Pop: 12,585
$54,864
Walk: 7.8
52658
7.7 mi
Pop: 906
$84,375
Walk: 6.5
52623
7.9 mi
Pop: 1,914
$85,813
52638
7.9 mi
Pop: 427
$63,125
52656
8.2 mi
Pop: 2,099
$80,083
Walk: 4.8
62358
11.3 mi
Pop: 525
$82,917
Walk: 4.1
52655
11.5 mi
Pop: 4,300
$54,405
Walk: 14.4
52657
12.6 mi
Pop: 68
$81,250
Walk: 5.2
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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