Solar Installers Market: ZIP 68137
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 68137 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 24,294 and household incomes above the national median ($82,256). There are 20 solar installers operations in ZIP 68137.
Area Profile
24,294
Population
$82,256
Median Income
+10% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 39.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 26.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 68137.
20
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
8.2 per 10K residents
5
Roofing Contractors
2.1 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 80.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 68137 (20 vs. 5 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,430
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,337
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1.5 M 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 20
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+10% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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68138
3.4 mi
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68010
3.7 mi
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68128
3.8 mi
Pop: 18,994
$81,870
Walk: 9.5
68154
4.2 mi
Pop: 23,232
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68127
4.5 mi
Pop: 20,588
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Walk: 11.5
68124
5.0 mi
Pop: 15,630
$96,341
Walk: 12.2
68135
5.1 mi
Pop: 30,009
$139,563
Walk: 8.5
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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