Solar Installers Market: ZIP 62413
Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 62413 is an rural area. with a population of 315 and household incomes well above the national median ($104,000).
Area Profile
315
Population
$104,000
Median Income
+39% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 57.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 8.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
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.
- The median income here is $104,000. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
vs. National Average
Median Income
+39% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
62478
7.1 mi
Pop: 308
$88,846
Walk: 3.3
62433
8.7 mi
Pop: 1,265
$71,397
62464
9.8 mi
Pop: 197
$76,028
Walk: 5.8
62449
10.6 mi
Pop: 2,883
$56,552
62454
11.3 mi
Pop: 10,441
$69,825
Walk: 8.2
62442
11.4 mi
Pop: 2,629
$65,000
Walk: 7.5
62481
12.8 mi
Pop: 399
$76,833
Walk: 2.4
62480
14.8 mi
Pop: 764
$69,911
Walk: 3.6
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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