Solar Installers Market: ZIP 98604
Opportunity Score
82
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98604 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 38,550 and household incomes well above the national median ($108,616). There are 31 solar installers operations in ZIP 98604.
Area Profile
38,550
Population
$108,616
Median Income
+46% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
9.5/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.4 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 18.7% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 98604.
31
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
8.0 per 10K residents
7
Roofing Contractors
1.8 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 81.6% of the relevant market in ZIP 98604 (31 vs. 7 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,880
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,492
Median Gross Rent
$540 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$670 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Car-Dependent
- Solar Installers
- 31
- Related Businesses
- 7
- Bank Branches
- 6
vs. National Average
Median Income
+46% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-1.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
98606
6.5 mi
Pop: 9,431
$118,026
Walk: 5.3
98629
9.0 mi
Pop: 9,051
$108,789
98662
9.3 mi
Pop: 38,008
$91,883
Walk: 11.2
98682
9.4 mi
Pop: 67,297
$95,863
Walk: 10.3
98686
9.5 mi
Pop: 20,553
$101,866
Walk: 9.9
98601
10.4 mi
Pop: 2,742
$108,990
98684
12.1 mi
Pop: 36,486
$88,044
Walk: 13.4
98665
13.0 mi
Pop: 28,243
$83,750
Walk: 12.2
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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