Solar Installers Market: ZIP 56304
Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 56304 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 17,281 and household incomes near the national median ($54,133). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 56304.
Area Profile
17,281
Population
$54,133
Median Income
-27% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
6.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 16.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 56304.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
2.9 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
2.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 55.6% of the relevant market in ZIP 56304 (5 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,460
2BR Fair Market Rent
$926
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$42 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-27% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-4.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
56379
7.7 mi
Pop: 17,300
$71,964
Walk: 5.4
55319
8.3 mi
Pop: 5,490
$111,343
55320
9.5 mi
Pop: 5,676
$109,242
56303
11.3 mi
Pop: 26,031
$66,789
Walk: 10.1
56387
12.8 mi
Pop: 7,705
$57,387
56301
13.2 mi
Pop: 34,883
$69,725
Walk: 7.6
56377
13.9 mi
Pop: 21,008
$82,583
Walk: 5.2
56329
15.8 mi
Pop: 7,700
$89,728
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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