Solar Installers Market: ZIP 93235
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 93235 is an urban area. with a population of 4,408 and household incomes near the national median ($55,175).
Area Profile
4,408
Population
$55,175
Median Income
-26% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.2 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 5.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,180
2BR Fair Market Rent
$916
Median Gross Rent
$230 K
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
-26% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
93292
1.5 mi
Pop: 45,523
$80,784
Walk: 6.9
93223
5.9 mi
Pop: 10,359
$57,463
Walk: 8.5
93670
7.3 mi
Pop: 106
Walk: 6.4
93615
9.2 mi
Pop: 5,665
$61,107
93291
10.3 mi
Pop: 63,049
$81,502
Walk: 9.4
93286
10.4 mi
Pop: 10,516
$47,242
Walk: 7.6
93277
11.8 mi
Pop: 53,406
$79,532
Walk: 10.5
93666
13.6 mi
Pop: 696
$39,531
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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