Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78161
Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78161 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 602 and household incomes above the national median ($75,966).
Area Profile
602
Population
$75,966
Median Income
+2% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
2.8/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 32.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 9.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,380
2BR Fair Market Rent
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
vs. National Average
Median Income
+2% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-7.7 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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5.2 mi
Pop: 15,001
$126,726
Walk: 4.4
78160
10.2 mi
Pop: 4,705
$62,188
Walk: 4.7
78101
13.8 mi
Pop: 8,272
$90,413
78143
13.9 mi
Pop: 177
78152
14.5 mi
Pop: 3,958
$102,212
Walk: 4.3
78147
14.8 mi
Pop: 1,646
$72,961
Walk: 3.2
78114
15.0 mi
Pop: 23,975
$84,260
Walk: 6.1
78263
18.4 mi
Pop: 4,514
$81,793
Walk: 3.8
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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