Solar Installers Market: ZIP 93106
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 93106 is an urban area. with a population of 5,613 and household incomes above the national median ($75,875).
Area Profile
5,613
Population
$75,875
Median Income
+2% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 20.3 —
young market, strong street food demand.
College-Educated: 9.4% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,700
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,725
Median Gross Rent
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+2% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
93111
3.9 mi
Pop: 18,234
$139,876
Walk: 8.4
93110
6.0 mi
Pop: 16,385
$118,819
Walk: 8.8
93109
8.6 mi
Pop: 11,069
$126,875
Walk: 8.9
93105
9.6 mi
Pop: 25,055
$129,549
Walk: 10.9
93101
9.9 mi
Pop: 30,496
$79,868
Walk: 11.5
93103
12.0 mi
Pop: 19,803
$118,118
Walk: 14.6
93117
16.6 mi
Pop: 52,225
$85,711
Walk: 9.9
93108
17.1 mi
Pop: 11,664
$223,694
Walk: 7.6
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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