Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78539
Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78539 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 38,162 and household incomes near the national median ($64,864). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 78539.
Area Profile
38,162
Population
$64,864
Median Income
-13% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 34.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 23.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78539.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.3 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 62.5% of the relevant market in ZIP 78539 (5 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,070
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,034
Median Gross Rent
$200 K
Median Home Value
20
Bank Branches
$1.4 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 20
vs. National Average
Median Income
-13% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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78501
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78577
8.1 mi
Pop: 79,903
$49,768
Walk: 9.8
78573
8.1 mi
Pop: 42,874
$51,185
Walk: 5.4
78589
9.1 mi
Pop: 39,958
$51,662
Walk: 8.5
78503
9.3 mi
Pop: 22,566
$48,765
Walk: 7.5
78516
10.3 mi
Pop: 34,960
$51,547
78558
11.0 mi
Pop: 905
$46,313
Walk: 2.6
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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