Solar Installers Market: ZIP 80926
Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 80926 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,706 and household incomes well above the national median ($138,950).
Area Profile
1,706
Population
$138,950
Median Income
+86% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
5.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 50.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 27.8% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,740
2BR Fair Market Rent
$780
Median Gross Rent
$580 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 $138,950. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Median Income
+86% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-5.4 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
80902
6.5 mi
Pop: 11,917
$65,255
80906
8.3 mi
Pop: 37,403
$88,047
Walk: 9.6
80913
11.2 mi
Pop: 6,873
Walk: 6.1
81240
13.0 mi
Pop: 4,533
$79,514
Walk: 6.3
80905
13.5 mi
Pop: 17,269
$64,496
Walk: 16.5
80829
13.6 mi
Pop: 5,574
$85,341
80860
14.1 mi
Pop: 589
$53,333
80903
15.0 mi
Pop: 17,045
$59,292
Walk: 15.5
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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