Solar Installers Market: ZIP 68133
Opportunity Score
79
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 68133 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 13,411 and household incomes well above the national median ($130,978).
Area Profile
13,411
Population
$130,978
Median Income
+76% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 38.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,660
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,360
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$140 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Nebraska
- 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 $130,978. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+76% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.2 pts vs. national avg
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68147
5.3 mi
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68113
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68117
6.5 mi
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68128
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Walk: 9.5
68056
6.9 mi
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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