Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78050
Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78050 is an urban area. with a population of 697 and household incomes above the national median ($91,212).
Area Profile
697
Population
$91,212
Median Income
+22% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 32.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 3.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,170
2BR Fair Market Rent
$100 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+22% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
78264
7.7 mi
Pop: 11,702
$60,245
Walk: 4.3
78065
9.7 mi
Pop: 11,835
$63,653
Walk: 6.8
78112
10.1 mi
Pop: 9,959
$54,445
Walk: 3.9
78064
12.4 mi
Pop: 16,420
$69,407
78069
13.5 mi
Pop: 6,904
$71,071
78073
13.5 mi
Pop: 9,510
$65,342
Walk: 5.6
78221
14.5 mi
Pop: 41,580
$63,114
Walk: 12.5
78052
20.6 mi
Pop: 6,221
$69,018
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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