Solar Installers Market: ZIP 77535
Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77535 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 38,037 and household incomes above the national median ($81,407). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 77535.
Area Profile
38,037
Population
$81,407
Median Income
+9% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.3/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 8.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 77535.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.3 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,250
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,075
Median Gross Rent
$220 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$280 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
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+9% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
77575
11.9 mi
Pop: 16,617
$52,238
Walk: 5.2
77532
12.5 mi
Pop: 31,778
$89,740
Walk: 6.6
77336
12.8 mi
Pop: 12,510
$83,267
77561
14.0 mi
Pop: 20
77580
14.0 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 5.7
77345
16.3 mi
Pop: 27,574
$156,844
Walk: 5.8
77346
18.1 mi
Pop: 75,577
$116,658
Walk: 8.0
77582
18.2 mi
Pop: 278
$101,771
Walk: 4.8
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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