Solar Installers Market: ZIP 62910
Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 62910 is an urban area. with a population of 2,120 and household incomes near the national median ($59,861).
Area Profile
2,120
Population
$59,861
Median Income
-20% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 37.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 7.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$870
2BR Fair Market Rent
$813
Median Gross Rent
$91 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
-20% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
42058
8.1 mi
Pop: 2,122
$64,643
42003
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Pop: 29,384
$54,052
Walk: 7.7
42081
11.4 mi
Pop: 2,325
$91,250
Walk: 3.0
42047
13.3 mi
Pop: 226
$2,499
42029
14.2 mi
Pop: 5,733
$62,067
Walk: 3.6
62960
14.2 mi
Pop: 10,823
$61,702
Walk: 6.0
42001
14.7 mi
Pop: 30,816
$68,868
Walk: 8.6
42028
14.9 mi
Pop: 543
$38,795
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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