Solar Installers Market: ZIP 97351
Opportunity Score
80
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 97351 is an suburban area. with a population of 11,384 and household incomes above the national median ($84,717).
Area Profile
11,384
Population
$84,717
Median Income
+14% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 32.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 14.2% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 97351.
3
Roofing Contractors
2.6 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,760
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,592
Median Gross Rent
$360 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$64 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
- Suburban
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+14% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
97306
3.1 mi
Pop: 34,160
$89,773
Walk: 11.7
97302
7.5 mi
Pop: 40,954
$83,697
Walk: 15.2
97352
8.4 mi
Pop: 6,635
$99,175
97321
11.2 mi
Pop: 30,996
$95,687
Walk: 15.4
97310
11.5 mi
Pop: 1,144
Walk: 17.6
97301
12.7 mi
Pop: 56,274
$57,497
Walk: 15.4
97371
12.8 mi
Pop: 445
Walk: 10.4
97304
13.3 mi
Pop: 34,846
$91,731
Walk: 11.5
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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