Solar Installers Market: ZIP 80108
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80108 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 35,485 and household incomes well above the national median ($178,670). There are 5 solar installers operations in ZIP 80108.
Area Profile
35,485
Population
$178,670
Median Income
+140% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 40.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 44.1% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 80108.
5
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
1.4 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 80108 (5 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,380
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,995
Median Gross Rent
$810 K
Median Home Value
7
Bank Branches
$390 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Colorado
- 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 $178,670. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 5
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 7
vs. National Average
Median Income
+140% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.3 pts vs. national avg
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80109
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80124
6.6 mi
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80130
7.6 mi
Pop: 25,293
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80112
8.9 mi
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80104
10.1 mi
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80126
10.2 mi
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Walk: 10.5
80131
11.0 mi
Pop: 258
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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