Solar Installers Market: ZIP 76028
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 76028 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 78,699 and household incomes well above the national median ($100,125). There are 31 solar installers operations in ZIP 76028.
Area Profile
78,699
Population
$100,125
Median Income
+34% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.9/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 37.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 20.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 76028.
31
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
3.9 per 10K residents
28
Roofing Contractors
3.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 52.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 76028 (31 vs. 28 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,740
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,691
Median Gross Rent
$290 K
Median Home Value
17
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Texas
- 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 $100,125. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 31
- Related Businesses
- 28
- Bank Branches
- 17
vs. National Average
Median Income
+34% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.6 pts vs. national avg
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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