Solar Installers Market: ZIP 54874
Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 54874 is an urban area. with a population of 3,813 and household incomes above the national median ($83,350). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 54874.
Area Profile
3,813
Population
$83,350
Median Income
+12% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 44.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 54874.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
7.9 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,230
2BR Fair Market Rent
$966
Median Gross Rent
$210 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+12% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
54842
7.2 mi
Pop: 261
$93,333
54864
9.7 mi
Pop: 1,534
$80,781
54880
13.1 mi
Pop: 30,211
$66,942
Walk: 13.2
54849
16.5 mi
Pop: 1,826
$77,353
55802
16.6 mi
Pop: 2,560
$40,850
Walk: 12.5
55806
18.8 mi
Pop: 9,545
$44,962
Walk: 13.5
55807
19.4 mi
Pop: 9,573
$63,670
Walk: 14.9
54836
19.5 mi
Pop: 933
$80,469
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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