Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78550
Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78550 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 54,169 and household incomes near the national median ($51,524). There are 8 solar installers operations in ZIP 78550.
Area Profile
54,169
Population
$51,524
Median Income
-31% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.7/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 13.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78550.
8
Solar Installers
Moderate — proven market
1.5 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 72.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 78550 (8 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$950
2BR Fair Market Rent
$863
Median Gross Rent
$120 K
Median Home Value
13
Bank Branches
$1.3 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 8
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 13
vs. National Average
Median Income
-31% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.8 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
78535
4.7 mi
Pop: 435
$30,144
78552
7.4 mi
Pop: 41,277
$67,183
Walk: 5.4
78586
10.1 mi
Pop: 49,103
$44,158
Walk: 7.3
78569
10.3 mi
Pop: 4,079
$57,000
Walk: 3.1
78593
11.1 mi
Pop: 5,030
$40,194
Walk: 4.8
78594
11.7 mi
Pop: 1,303
$24,388
Walk: 3.8
78583
13.4 mi
Pop: 5,472
$61,315
78559
13.5 mi
Pop: 12,752
$48,117
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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