Solar Installers Market: ZIP 94128
Opportunity Score
22
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 94128 is an urban area with low foot traffic.
Area Profile
0
Population
Urban
Area Type
8.9/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$3,560
2BR Fair Market 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
- Foot Traffic
- Car-Dependent
vs. National Average
Walkability
-1.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
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94080
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94066
3.4 mi
Pop: 42,875
$135,976
Walk: 8.2
94010
3.5 mi
Pop: 42,794
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Walk: 10.0
94005
4.9 mi
Pop: 4,718
$151,593
94401
5.5 mi
Pop: 35,628
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Walk: 9.1
94014
6.5 mi
Pop: 46,269
$115,513
Walk: 13.1
94044
6.5 mi
Pop: 37,540
$156,658
Walk: 7.9
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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