Solar Installers Market: ZIP 85658
Opportunity Score
94
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 85658 is an urban area. with a population of 16,255 and household incomes well above the national median ($110,327).
Area Profile
16,255
Population
$110,327
Median Income
+48% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 53.1 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 39.5% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,890
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,794
Median Gross Rent
$440 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$200 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Arizona
- 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 $110,327. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+48% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
85654
7.0 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 4.5
85742
11.2 mi
Pop: 30,198
$96,550
Walk: 6.8
85739
11.9 mi
Pop: 18,749
$84,863
Walk: 4.3
85755
12.3 mi
Pop: 18,231
$109,368
Walk: 5.4
85741
14.6 mi
Pop: 33,332
$71,812
Walk: 11.0
85743
14.9 mi
Pop: 30,627
$89,484
Walk: 9.2
85737
15.8 mi
Pop: 22,951
$106,812
Walk: 7.5
85145
16.5 mi
Pop: 3,243
$79,167
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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