Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77359
Opportunity Score
26
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77359 is an rural area. with a population of 727 and household incomes near the national median ($59,432).
Area Profile
727
Population
$59,432
Median Income
-20% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 46.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 32.9% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,060
2BR Fair Market Rent
$190 K
Median Home Value
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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
vs. National Average
Median Income
-20% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
77334
5.1 mi
Pop: 211
77364
5.8 mi
Pop: 1,835
$60,398
77367
8.1 mi
Pop: 634
$73,923
Walk: 4.8
75862
13.3 mi
Pop: 10,030
$49,497
Walk: 5.0
77331
13.4 mi
Pop: 7,348
$50,321
77360
13.5 mi
Pop: 6,130
$49,004
Walk: 6.4
77340
17.9 mi
Pop: 35,439
$46,878
Walk: 7.3
77320
18.0 mi
Pop: 37,458
$51,765
Walk: 3.7
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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