Solar Installers Market: ZIP 55068
Opportunity Score
66
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 55068 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 32,194 and household incomes well above the national median ($125,271). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 55068.
Area Profile
32,194
Population
$125,271
Median Income
+68% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.9/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 38.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 30.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 55068.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.2 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.2 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 55068 (4 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,030
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,610
Median Gross Rent
$380 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$210 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+68% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
55077
5.8 mi
Pop: 14,585
$108,314
Walk: 9.2
55123
7.0 mi
Pop: 27,288
$134,265
Walk: 8.8
55076
7.0 mi
Pop: 21,258
$98,026
Walk: 13.0
55071
7.4 mi
Pop: 5,807
$98,945
Walk: 6.6
55085
8.2 mi
Pop: 409
$93,333
Walk: 5.2
55024
8.9 mi
Pop: 36,681
$123,582
Walk: 7.3
55124
9.5 mi
Pop: 55,675
$99,354
Walk: 12.4
55121
10.1 mi
Pop: 9,329
$86,929
Walk: 10.3
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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