Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60085
Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60085 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 72,763 and household incomes near the national median ($64,330). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 60085.
Area Profile
72,763
Population
$64,330
Median Income
-14% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.8/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 33.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 11.9% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 60085.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.4 per 10K residents
9
Roofing Contractors
1.2 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 25.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 60085 (3 vs. 9 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,520
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,133
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
10
Bank Branches
$840 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 9
- Bank Branches
- 10
vs. National Average
Median Income
-14% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60064
2.1 mi
Pop: 15,047
$49,256
Walk: 11.4
60088
3.3 mi
Pop: 14,269
$62,557
Walk: 11.3
60087
3.4 mi
Pop: 27,428
$79,162
Walk: 11.8
60044
4.6 mi
Pop: 10,289
$127,546
Walk: 11.8
60031
5.6 mi
Pop: 37,208
$114,008
Walk: 11.6
60048
7.2 mi
Pop: 28,945
$169,283
Walk: 10.3
60099
7.3 mi
Pop: 30,485
$65,647
Walk: 10.6
60045
8.2 mi
Pop: 20,957
$225,551
Walk: 8.6
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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