Solar Installers Market: ZIP 80118
Opportunity Score
73
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80118 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,950 and household incomes well above the national median ($153,368).
Area Profile
5,950
Population
$153,368
Median Income
+106% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
4.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 53.9 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 48.7% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 80118.
3
Roofing Contractors
5.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,650
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,457
Median Gross Rent
$830 K
Median Home Value
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 $153,368. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+106% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-6.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
80133
5.4 mi
Pop: 2,480
$122,941
80132
7.3 mi
Pop: 29,379
$155,176
80104
8.9 mi
Pop: 36,461
$131,359
Walk: 7.9
80921
9.9 mi
Pop: 25,207
$143,996
Walk: 6.4
80109
12.8 mi
Pop: 27,795
$148,417
Walk: 9.6
80840
13.1 mi
Pop: 6,701
$93,889
80116
14.9 mi
Pop: 5,393
$151,250
Walk: 6.8
80863
16.1 mi
Pop: 12,823
$100,011
Walk: 10.5
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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