Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60056
Opportunity Score
86
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60056 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 55,989 and household incomes well above the national median ($104,168). There are 28 solar installers operations in ZIP 60056.
Area Profile
55,989
Population
$104,168
Median Income
+40% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.5/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 41.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 35.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 60056.
28
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.0 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
0.7 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 87.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 60056 (28 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,456
Median Gross Rent
$380 K
Median Home Value
17
Bank Branches
$2.5 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 28
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 17
vs. National Average
Median Income
+40% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60070
2.7 mi
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$91,210
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60016
3.1 mi
Pop: 60,520
$84,044
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60005
3.6 mi
Pop: 29,022
$100,304
Walk: 10.6
60004
4.5 mi
Pop: 51,884
$124,962
Walk: 9.8
60090
4.5 mi
Pop: 38,340
$83,449
Walk: 12.2
60007
5.3 mi
Pop: 32,485
$95,240
Walk: 8.1
60008
6.1 mi
Pop: 22,949
$96,213
Walk: 9.4
60018
6.6 mi
Pop: 29,302
$85,415
Walk: 14.2
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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