Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60068
Opportunity Score
89
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60068 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 39,227 and household incomes well above the national median ($138,201). There are 21 solar installers operations in ZIP 60068.
Area Profile
39,227
Population
$138,201
Median Income
+85% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
14.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 44.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 45.5% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 60068.
21
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
5.4 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 87.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 60068 (21 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,511
Median Gross Rent
$540 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 14
vs. National Average
Median Income
+85% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60631
2.5 mi
Pop: 30,308
$117,688
Walk: 15.4
60714
2.5 mi
Pop: 30,463
$78,868
Walk: 14.8
60656
3.0 mi
Pop: 28,726
$88,000
Walk: 14.5
60706
3.9 mi
Pop: 24,028
$85,000
Walk: 15.7
60018
4.2 mi
Pop: 29,302
$85,415
Walk: 14.2
60016
4.2 mi
Pop: 60,520
$84,044
Walk: 13.5
60176
4.2 mi
Pop: 11,454
$67,473
60053
4.3 mi
Pop: 24,687
$106,078
Walk: 15.1
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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