Solar Installers Market: ZIP 80524
Opportunity Score
80
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80524 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 39,111 and household incomes above the national median ($84,440). There are 26 solar installers operations in ZIP 80524.
Area Profile
39,111
Population
$84,440
Median Income
+13% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.4/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 36.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 35.4% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 80524.
26
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
6.6 per 10K residents
9
Roofing Contractors
2.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 74.3% of the relevant market in ZIP 80524 (26 vs. 9 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,570
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,623
Median Gross Rent
$530 K
Median Home Value
13
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 26
- Related Businesses
- 9
- Bank Branches
- 13
vs. National Average
Median Income
+13% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.9 pts vs. national avg
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80525
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80547
9.4 mi
Pop: 8,040
$171,971
80528
10.3 mi
Pop: 24,233
$122,133
Walk: 12.0
80526
11.0 mi
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80535
12.7 mi
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80550
14.1 mi
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Walk: 8.1
80549
14.6 mi
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$103,760
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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