Solar Installers Market: ZIP 55418
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 55418 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 31,295 and household incomes above the national median ($95,630). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 55418.
Area Profile
31,295
Population
$95,630
Median Income
+28% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 37.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 38.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 55418.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.0 per 10K residents
7
Roofing Contractors
2.2 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 30.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 55418 (3 vs. 7 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,570
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,349
Median Gross Rent
$330 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$650 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 7
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+28% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
55413
1.6 mi
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Walk: 16.5
55421
2.1 mi
Pop: 31,051
$75,141
Walk: 13.5
55401
3.1 mi
Pop: 11,526
$115,651
55455
3.2 mi
Pop: 5,243
Walk: 14.7
55454
3.3 mi
Pop: 8,628
$26,429
55414
3.3 mi
Pop: 33,739
$47,004
Walk: 16.8
55415
3.4 mi
Pop: 6,474
$126,480
Walk: 15.7
55402
3.7 mi
Pop: 760
$69,808
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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