Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77446
Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77446 is an urban area. with a population of 6,060 and household incomes below the national median ($19,262).
Area Profile
6,060
Population
$19,262
Median Income
-74% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 20.6 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 4.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,250
2BR Fair Market Rent
$883
Median Gross Rent
$280 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.
- Median income sits at $19,262. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-74% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
77484
4.2 mi
Pop: 13,772
$71,446
Walk: 5.6
77445
5.2 mi
Pop: 14,943
$63,650
77447
11.6 mi
Pop: 22,766
$111,932
Walk: 6.4
77355
17.3 mi
Pop: 31,727
$101,270
77426
18.7 mi
Pop: 2,193
$78,229
77418
19.4 mi
Pop: 10,467
$80,000
77880
19.5 mi
Pop: 2,954
$89,572
77433
19.7 mi
Pop: 112,211
$137,348
Walk: 7.6
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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