Solar Installers Market: ZIP 68135
Opportunity Score
65
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 68135 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 30,009 and household incomes well above the national median ($139,563). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 68135.
Area Profile
30,009
Population
$139,563
Median Income
+87% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 36.5% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 68135.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.3 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 68135 (4 vs. 4 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,890
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,757
Median Gross Rent
$320 K
Median Home Value
3
Bank Branches
$250 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 $139,563. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+87% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
68130
1.9 mi
Pop: 21,428
$134,421
Walk: 9.8
68136
2.8 mi
Pop: 21,265
$126,483
Walk: 7.9
68118
4.1 mi
Pop: 9,327
$137,358
Walk: 7.3
68137
5.1 mi
Pop: 24,294
$82,256
Walk: 11.4
68138
5.3 mi
Pop: 11,638
$82,555
Walk: 7.6
68010
5.4 mi
Pop: 763
$72,000
68144
5.5 mi
Pop: 25,468
$81,887
Walk: 12.4
68022
6.3 mi
Pop: 33,702
$139,713
Walk: 7.2
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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