Solar Installers Market: ZIP 76579
Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 76579 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,729 and household incomes above the national median ($83,146).
Area Profile
5,729
Population
$83,146
Median Income
+11% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 35.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 16.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,210
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,185
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$1.8 K 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+11% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
76524
5.6 mi
Pop: 3,855
$74,671
76501
8.4 mi
Pop: 17,223
$50,764
Walk: 8.5
76504
9.9 mi
Pop: 24,856
$50,420
Walk: 8.0
76630
10.6 mi
Pop: 1,688
$75,938
76656
12.4 mi
Pop: 2,478
$74,286
Walk: 6.2
76557
12.8 mi
Pop: 5,341
$75,958
76502
13.4 mi
Pop: 51,175
$80,504
Walk: 7.6
76632
14.3 mi
Pop: 1,464
$56,196
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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