Solar Installers Market: ZIP 54949
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 54949 is an rural area. with a population of 3,549 and household incomes above the national median ($84,286).
Area Profile
3,549
Population
$84,286
Median Income
+13% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 44.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 9.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$835
Median Gross Rent
$190 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$53 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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+13% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
54962
8.2 mi
Pop: 1,083
$82,083
Walk: 3.3
54926
11.2 mi
Pop: 139
54950
11.3 mi
Pop: 2,756
$65,815
Walk: 4.7
54961
11.9 mi
Pop: 14,310
$71,337
Walk: 6.1
54922
12.3 mi
Pop: 1,087
$73,371
54983
12.3 mi
Pop: 4,175
$69,646
Walk: 4.8
54929
15.6 mi
Pop: 8,969
$60,973
Walk: 5.8
54945
16.3 mi
Pop: 3,408
$67,339
Walk: 3.9
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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