Solar Installers Market: ZIP 54180
Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 54180 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 3,364 and household incomes well above the national median ($101,731). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 54180.
Area Profile
3,364
Population
$101,731
Median Income
+36% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 28.2% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 54180.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
8.9 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,450
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,272
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$22 K deposits
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 $101,731. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+36% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.4 pts vs. national avg
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54126
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Walk: 9.4
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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