Solar Installers Market: ZIP 53153
Opportunity Score
84
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 53153 is an urban area. with a population of 2,728 and household incomes well above the national median ($148,342).
Area Profile
2,728
Population
$148,342
Median Income
+99% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 41.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 32.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,230
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,117
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Wisconsin
- 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 $148,342. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+99% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
53127
1.8 mi
Pop: 211
53183
5.0 mi
Pop: 3,073
$109,327
Walk: 4.6
53149
6.2 mi
Pop: 19,601
$112,653
Walk: 6.7
53118
6.3 mi
Pop: 7,107
$103,921
Walk: 5.7
53119
6.6 mi
Pop: 5,732
$115,292
53018
7.4 mi
Pop: 7,884
$130,511
53189
7.7 mi
Pop: 26,607
$114,555
Walk: 8.1
53188
9.2 mi
Pop: 34,290
$88,656
Walk: 11.4
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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