Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60062
Opportunity Score
86
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60062 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 41,667 and household incomes well above the national median ($142,759). There are 22 solar installers operations in ZIP 60062.
Area Profile
41,667
Population
$142,759
Median Income
+91% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 49.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 52.3% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 60062.
22
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.3 per 10K residents
6
Roofing Contractors
1.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 78.6% of the relevant market in ZIP 60062 (22 vs. 6 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,370
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,921
Median Gross Rent
$630 K
Median Home Value
21
Bank Branches
$7.3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 22
- Related Businesses
- 6
- Bank Branches
- 21
vs. National Average
Median Income
+91% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60026
2.4 mi
Pop: 14,499
$157,712
Walk: 15.3
60015
4.0 mi
Pop: 27,720
$186,786
Walk: 12.0
60025
4.2 mi
Pop: 40,877
$119,639
Walk: 14.4
60090
4.6 mi
Pop: 38,340
$83,449
Walk: 12.2
60035
4.9 mi
Pop: 30,236
$161,811
Walk: 11.9
60022
5.9 mi
Pop: 8,415
$250,001
Walk: 13.1
60070
6.0 mi
Pop: 15,549
$91,210
Walk: 11.8
60040
6.0 mi
Pop: 5,243
$101,862
Walk: 14.9
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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