Solar Installers Market: ZIP 97325
Opportunity Score
82
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97325 is an urban area. with a population of 7,154 and household incomes above the national median ($87,982).
Area Profile
7,154
Population
$87,982
Median Income
+18% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.3 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 14.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,670
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,700
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$35 K deposits
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+18% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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97310
8.9 mi
Pop: 1,144
Walk: 17.6
97385
9.1 mi
Pop: 3,876
$86,771
Walk: 7.8
97383
9.3 mi
Pop: 9,616
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97374
11.1 mi
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$98,438
Walk: 3.9
97381
11.6 mi
Pop: 15,404
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Walk: 9.0
97352
13.4 mi
Pop: 6,635
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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