Solar Installers Market: ZIP 55038
Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 55038 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 24,246 and household incomes well above the national median ($127,194). There are 9 solar installers operations in ZIP 55038.
Area Profile
24,246
Population
$127,194
Median Income
+71% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 33.1% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 55038.
9
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
3.7 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
2.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 64.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 55038 (9 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,180
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,844
Median Gross Rent
$410 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$180 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 9
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+71% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
55110
6.0 mi
Pop: 37,272
$97,211
Walk: 9.0
55025
6.5 mi
Pop: 25,759
$95,993
Walk: 9.9
55115
7.7 mi
Pop: 8,926
$132,796
Walk: 7.0
55090
8.4 mi
Pop: 377
$80,179
55127
9.2 mi
Pop: 18,607
$113,355
Walk: 8.9
55014
9.8 mi
Pop: 28,975
$98,952
Walk: 6.9
55047
11.2 mi
Pop: 2,230
$100,357
55109
11.3 mi
Pop: 34,266
$81,759
Walk: 14.0
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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