Solar Installers Market: ZIP 90290
Opportunity Score
81
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 90290 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 5,948 and household incomes well above the national median ($142,148).
Area Profile
5,948
Population
$142,148
Median Income
+91% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.0/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 46.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 49.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,940
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,501
Median Gross Rent
$1.4 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 $142,148. 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
+91% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.5 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
91364
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$134,534
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91302
3.8 mi
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91367
4.8 mi
Pop: 45,427
$109,629
Walk: 13.2
90272
5.7 mi
Pop: 21,438
$200,985
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91356
5.8 mi
Pop: 30,809
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Walk: 13.0
91371
6.0 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 14.7
91303
6.3 mi
Pop: 29,522
$76,051
Walk: 15.9
91307
7.2 mi
Pop: 25,823
$136,154
Walk: 13.7
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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