Solar Installers Market: ZIP 94520
Opportunity Score
81
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 94520 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 36,767 and household incomes above the national median ($79,790). There are 25 solar installers operations in ZIP 94520.
Area Profile
36,767
Population
$79,790
Median Income
+7% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.8/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 20.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 94520.
25
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
6.8 per 10K residents
6
Roofing Contractors
1.6 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 80.6% of the relevant market in ZIP 94520 (25 vs. 6 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,340
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,118
Median Gross Rent
$570 K
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$2.8 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 25
- Related Businesses
- 6
- Bank Branches
- 12
vs. National Average
Median Income
+7% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.3 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
94519
1.6 mi
Pop: 19,918
$123,366
Walk: 13.2
94518
3.1 mi
Pop: 27,743
$111,406
Walk: 9.3
94523
3.9 mi
Pop: 34,789
$142,622
Walk: 14.5
94521
5.3 mi
Pop: 41,118
$127,312
Walk: 12.9
94598
5.4 mi
Pop: 26,293
$188,170
Walk: 10.8
94597
5.8 mi
Pop: 24,235
$142,685
Walk: 13.8
94596
7.2 mi
Pop: 23,592
$137,660
Walk: 11.8
94565
7.5 mi
Pop: 99,933
$95,035
Walk: 8.9
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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