Solar Installers Market: ZIP 71104
Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 71104 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 12,579 and household incomes near the national median ($53,481).
Area Profile
12,579
Population
$53,481
Median Income
-28% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 21.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,060
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,071
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$92 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Louisiana
- 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
- Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-28% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
71101
1.9 mi
Pop: 6,174
$17,924
Walk: 7.7
71105
2.5 mi
Pop: 20,351
$66,758
Walk: 8.5
71103
2.8 mi
Pop: 6,142
$27,958
Walk: 8.5
71108
4.8 mi
Pop: 19,012
$32,116
Walk: 7.2
71109
5.8 mi
Pop: 17,292
$31,309
Walk: 7.4
71112
6.4 mi
Pop: 32,975
$59,814
Walk: 6.9
71111
6.7 mi
Pop: 43,302
$66,465
Walk: 7.6
71106
6.8 mi
Pop: 33,651
$77,724
Walk: 9.5
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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