Solar Installers Market: ZIP 90077
Opportunity Score
79
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 90077 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 8,158 and household incomes well above the national median ($220,464).
Area Profile
8,158
Population
$220,464
Median Income
+196% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.3/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 47.5 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 55.8% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,940
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,680
Median Gross Rent
$2 M
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in California
- 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 $220,464. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Median Income
+196% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-3.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
90049
2.6 mi
Pop: 36,735
$169,898
Walk: 12.1
90095
2.7 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 11.8
91403
2.8 mi
Pop: 25,566
$114,348
Walk: 15.5
90210
3.0 mi
Pop: 19,652
$190,382
Walk: 10.8
90024
3.3 mi
Pop: 50,830
$79,994
Walk: 13.1
91423
3.3 mi
Pop: 32,536
$112,119
Walk: 13.7
90073
3.5 mi
Pop: 1,053
91436
3.7 mi
Pop: 16,424
$174,803
Walk: 13.5
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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