Solar Installers Market: ZIP 60559
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60559 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 24,404 and household incomes above the national median ($87,474). There are 9 solar installers operations in ZIP 60559.
Area Profile
24,404
Population
$87,474
Median Income
+17% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.9/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 42.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 36.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 60559.
9
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
3.7 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
2.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 64.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 60559 (9 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,840
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,491
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$1.6 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 9
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+17% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60514
0.8 mi
Pop: 9,760
$114,672
Walk: 12.3
60521
3.1 mi
Pop: 18,097
$244,318
Walk: 12.6
60523
3.2 mi
Pop: 10,012
$114,418
Walk: 13.0
60561
3.4 mi
Pop: 22,975
$109,974
Walk: 9.0
60516
3.6 mi
Pop: 28,594
$118,780
Walk: 12.1
60515
3.7 mi
Pop: 29,045
$121,358
Walk: 13.6
60527
4.6 mi
Pop: 29,024
$110,482
Walk: 8.3
60558
5.0 mi
Pop: 13,353
$218,839
Walk: 10.0
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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