Solar Installers Market: ZIP 97053
Opportunity Score
92
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97053 is an urban area. with a population of 3,401 and household incomes well above the national median ($123,902).
Area Profile
3,401
Population
$123,902
Median Income
+66% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 55.7 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 22.9% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,830
2BR Fair Market Rent
$530 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Solar Business in Oregon
- 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 $123,902. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
vs. National Average
Median Income
+66% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
97051
4.9 mi
Pop: 17,589
$85,837
Walk: 14.7
97056
6.2 mi
Pop: 12,794
$95,351
Walk: 6.4
97018
6.9 mi
Pop: 1,806
$100,912
97054
9.7 mi
Pop: 1,404
$84,518
Walk: 2.5
97231
10.5 mi
Pop: 4,304
$122,063
Walk: 8.5
98642
12.6 mi
Pop: 26,379
$119,316
Walk: 6.1
97133
13.1 mi
Pop: 5,662
$117,986
97048
14.3 mi
Pop: 7,096
$74,453
Walk: 6.2
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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