Solar Installers Market: ZIP 78739
Opportunity Score
71
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78739 is an urban area. with a population of 20,850 and household incomes well above the national median ($222,552). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 78739.
Area Profile
20,850
Population
$222,552
Median Income
+198% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 53.8% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 78739.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.4 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
1.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 78739 (3 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,920
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,387
Median Gross Rent
$700 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.
- The median income here is $222,552. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+198% vs. $74,580
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78737
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Walk: 7.2
78748
4.8 mi
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78736
6.4 mi
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78735
6.6 mi
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Walk: 7.1
78745
6.8 mi
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Walk: 12.3
78610
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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