Solar Installers Market: ZIP 98502
Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98502 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 35,043 and household incomes above the national median ($87,154). There are 3 solar installers operations in ZIP 98502.
Area Profile
35,043
Population
$87,154
Median Income
+17% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
13.5/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 38.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 36.8% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 98502.
3
Solar Installers
Low competition — room to establish
0.9 per 10K residents
3
Roofing Contractors
0.9 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 50.0% of the relevant market in ZIP 98502 (3 vs. 3 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,790
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,569
Median Gross Rent
$500 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$1.1 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 3
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 9
vs. National Average
Median Income
+17% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+3.0 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
98505
3.6 mi
Pop: 636
98512
9.0 mi
Pop: 31,291
$93,738
Walk: 8.0
98506
10.8 mi
Pop: 18,763
$93,968
Walk: 12.5
98501
12.5 mi
Pop: 46,937
$95,695
Walk: 10.6
98584
14.0 mi
Pop: 40,036
$73,149
Walk: 8.1
98556
15.7 mi
Pop: 402
Walk: 3.4
98503
16.5 mi
Pop: 42,189
$87,515
Walk: 12.2
98516
16.6 mi
Pop: 28,286
$92,191
Walk: 11.3
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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