Solar Installers Market: ZIP 55026
Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 55026 is an suburban area. with a population of 451 and household incomes well above the national median ($104,688).
Area Profile
451
Population
$104,688
Median Income
+40% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 23.9% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,140
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,700
Median Gross Rent
$280 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Minnesota
- 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 $104,688. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+40% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
54769
7.6 mi
Pop: 542
$71,429
Walk: 4.3
54723
8.4 mi
Pop: 1,020
$83,750
54750
8.6 mi
Pop: 1,025
$96,250
Walk: 4.7
55041
8.9 mi
Pop: 7,532
$83,673
Walk: 11.1
54761
13.0 mi
Pop: 1,135
$68,750
55066
14.0 mi
Pop: 19,125
$70,529
Walk: 6.3
54759
14.9 mi
Pop: 1,439
$84,375
54011
16.2 mi
Pop: 6,910
$86,442
Walk: 6.6
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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