Solar Installers Market: ZIP 62024
Opportunity Score
68
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 62024 is an urban area. with a population of 9,465 and household incomes near the national median ($60,775).
Area Profile
9,465
Population
$60,775
Median Income
-19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 44.4 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 15.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,090
2BR Fair Market Rent
$851
Median Gross Rent
$110 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$41 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Illinois
- The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is the single biggest factor in your customers' buying decisions. Know the current rate and expiration timeline cold.
- Become a certified installer for at least two major panel manufacturers. Certification unlocks better wholesale pricing and warranty terms.
- Permitting and interconnection timelines vary wildly by utility. In some territories it takes 2 weeks. In others, 6 months. Map this before you set customer expectations.
- Roof condition kills more solar deals than price objections. Partner with a roofer or learn to assess roof life remaining.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-19% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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1.8 mi
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$66,641
Walk: 7.4
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2.2 mi
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Walk: 6.2
62084
3.5 mi
Pop: 1,660
$64,375
62010
3.8 mi
Pop: 11,154
$72,717
Walk: 10.0
62087
4.9 mi
Pop: 2,180
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62002
5.0 mi
Pop: 30,036
$57,851
Walk: 8.7
62067
8.0 mi
Pop: 1,960
$80,515
Walk: 7.4
62048
8.3 mi
Pop: 1,456
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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