Solar Installers Market: ZIP 54902
Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 54902 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 21,982 and household incomes near the national median ($64,548). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 54902.
Area Profile
21,982
Population
$64,548
Median Income
-13% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.0/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 38.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 18.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 54902.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$940
2BR Fair Market Rent
$859
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$730 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
-13% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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$104,167
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54904
7.8 mi
Pop: 22,428
$95,813
Walk: 8.4
54901
8.0 mi
Pop: 36,999
$61,734
Walk: 13.8
54985
9.0 mi
Pop: 593
Walk: 4.8
54932
9.2 mi
Pop: 1,295
$108,977
54927
13.3 mi
Pop: 530
$126,012
54974
13.8 mi
Pop: 1,515
$91,548
Walk: 4.8
54935
14.0 mi
Pop: 41,474
$63,060
Walk: 8.8
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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