Solar Installers Market: ZIP 76701
Opportunity Score
20
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 76701 is an urban area. with a population of 1,732 and household incomes below the national median ($24,593). There are 4 solar installers operations in ZIP 76701.
Area Profile
1,732
Population
$24,593
Median Income
-67% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 22.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 76701.
4
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
23.1 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,590
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,008
Median Gross Rent
3
Bank Branches
$500 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.
- Median income sits at $24,593. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
-67% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
76798
1.3 mi
Pop: 2,903
Walk: 7.8
76707
1.4 mi
Pop: 16,602
$38,208
Walk: 7.5
76704
1.9 mi
Pop: 7,387
$24,208
Walk: 10.1
76711
2.8 mi
Pop: 9,631
$52,617
Walk: 9.2
76710
4.0 mi
Pop: 23,270
$53,304
Walk: 8.8
76705
6.3 mi
Pop: 31,750
$54,881
Walk: 5.8
76708
7.5 mi
Pop: 27,679
$66,764
Walk: 6.9
76706
7.6 mi
Pop: 40,668
$42,277
Walk: 6.5
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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