Solar Installers Market: ZIP 80538
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80538 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 49,183 and household incomes above the national median ($85,057). There are 24 solar installers operations in ZIP 80538.
Area Profile
49,183
Population
$85,057
Median Income
+14% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 43.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 31.0% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 80538.
24
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
4.9 per 10K residents
12
Roofing Contractors
2.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 66.7% of the relevant market in ZIP 80538 (24 vs. 12 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,730
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,730
Median Gross Rent
$470 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 24
- Related Businesses
- 12
- Bank Branches
- 11
vs. National Average
Median Income
+14% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
80526
8.1 mi
Pop: 44,423
$89,098
Walk: 12.3
80521
8.8 mi
Pop: 38,217
$52,679
Walk: 12.6
80515
11.0 mi
Pop: 786
$79,896
80537
11.6 mi
Pop: 44,505
$83,746
Walk: 8.5
80535
13.7 mi
Pop: 2,238
$98,056
Walk: 5.5
80525
14.1 mi
Pop: 55,541
$93,349
Walk: 12.9
80532
15.8 mi
Pop: 162
$50,542
80524
16.5 mi
Pop: 39,111
$84,440
Walk: 12.4
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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