Solar Installers Market: ZIP 94158
Opportunity Score
95
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 94158 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 11,206 and household incomes well above the national median ($184,294).
Area Profile
11,206
Population
$184,294
Median Income
+147% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
17.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 32.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 59.0% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$4,240
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,316
Median Gross Rent
$1.5 M
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$100 K deposits
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 $184,294. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+147% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+6.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
94107
1.2 mi
Pop: 30,190
$186,123
Walk: 17.0
94105
1.4 mi
Pop: 14,890
$239,781
94104
1.6 mi
Pop: 478
$49,896
94103
1.6 mi
Pop: 33,524
$122,339
94111
1.9 mi
Pop: 4,553
$131,343
Walk: 18.2
94108
1.9 mi
Pop: 11,008
$63,864
Walk: 16.7
94102
2.2 mi
Pop: 34,983
$64,781
Walk: 15.6
94188
2.3 mi
Pop: 0
Walk: 14.0
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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