Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78552
Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78552 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 41,277 and household incomes near the national median ($67,183). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 78552.
Area Profile
41,277
Population
$67,183
Median Income
-10% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.4/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 33.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 13.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78552.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.7 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.7 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 78552 (3 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,050
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,054
Median Gross Rent
$150 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$760 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
-10% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.1 pts vs. national avg
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78550
7.4 mi
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Walk: 8.7
78593
7.6 mi
Pop: 5,030
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Walk: 4.8
78586
9.3 mi
Pop: 49,103
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78567
10.4 mi
Pop: 405
78594
11.2 mi
Pop: 1,303
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Walk: 3.8
78570
11.2 mi
Pop: 33,596
$39,890
Walk: 5.9
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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