Solar Installers Market: ZIP 85142
Opportunity Score
80
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 85142 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 87,201 and household incomes well above the national median ($125,236). There are 21 solar installers operations in ZIP 85142.
Area Profile
87,201
Population
$125,236
Median Income
+68% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.6/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 23.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 85142.
21
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
2.4 per 10K residents
7
Roofing Contractors
0.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 75.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 85142 (21 vs. 7 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,630
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,092
Median Gross Rent
$520 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$610 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 21
- Related Businesses
- 7
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+68% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.9 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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85297
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Walk: 9.5
85147
7.7 mi
Pop: 4,701
$53,159
85295
9.2 mi
Pop: 54,697
$116,288
Walk: 9.9
85212
9.2 mi
Pop: 50,427
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85249
9.5 mi
Pop: 48,018
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Walk: 7.8
85236
9.7 mi
Pop: 0
85143
10.4 mi
Pop: 41,517
$89,501
Walk: 4.9
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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