Solar Installers Market: ZIP 55446
Opportunity Score
100
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 55446 is an urban area. with a population of 27,627 and household incomes well above the national median ($169,412).
Area Profile
27,627
Population
$169,412
Median Income
+127% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 38.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 50.6% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,220
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,932
Median Gross Rent
$560 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$37 K deposits
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 $169,412. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+127% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
55447
2.6 mi
Pop: 21,001
$128,781
Walk: 11.1
55442
4.2 mi
Pop: 13,197
$121,714
Walk: 10.8
55441
4.6 mi
Pop: 18,242
$100,288
Walk: 9.6
55311
4.7 mi
Pop: 37,873
$148,122
Walk: 8.7
55340
6.3 mi
Pop: 9,776
$174,120
55391
6.4 mi
Pop: 15,469
$170,115
Walk: 9.9
55369
6.7 mi
Pop: 38,711
$112,541
Walk: 7.8
55305
7.1 mi
Pop: 21,274
$106,480
Walk: 10.7
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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