Solar Installers Market: ZIP 76638
Opportunity Score
92
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 76638 is an urban area. with a population of 3,395 and household incomes well above the national median ($125,938).
Area Profile
3,395
Population
$125,938
Median Income
+69% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 37.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 25.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,660
2BR Fair Market Rent
$900
Median Gross Rent
$380 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$66 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.
- The median income here is $125,938. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+69% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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76561
11.2 mi
Pop: 1,070
$69,875
76633
12.4 mi
Pop: 6,037
$105,174
76712
12.9 mi
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76708
16.5 mi
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Walk: 6.9
76710
17.3 mi
Pop: 23,270
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Walk: 8.8
76643
18.6 mi
Pop: 16,244
$83,798
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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