Solar Installers Market: ZIP 62248
Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 62248 is an urban area. with a population of 556 and household incomes above the national median ($80,260).
Area Profile
556
Population
$80,260
Median Income
+8% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 34.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,090
2BR Fair Market Rent
$736
Median Gross Rent
$150 K
Median Home Value
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
vs. National Average
Median Income
+8% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
62285
6.1 mi
Pop: 4,187
$118,413
Walk: 6.8
62264
6.4 mi
Pop: 3,152
$61,174
62278
7.0 mi
Pop: 6,425
$85,017
Walk: 8.7
62243
10.6 mi
Pop: 6,522
$93,328
Walk: 7.0
62298
10.8 mi
Pop: 17,907
$94,073
Walk: 5.8
62220
11.9 mi
Pop: 19,391
$65,261
Walk: 14.2
62260
13.0 mi
Pop: 6,518
$93,929
Walk: 8.8
62217
14.0 mi
Pop: 710
$69,583
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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