Solar Installers Market: ZIP 98682
Opportunity Score
79
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98682 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 67,297 and household incomes above the national median ($95,863). There are 23 solar installers operations in ZIP 98682.
Area Profile
67,297
Population
$95,863
Median Income
+29% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.3/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 35.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 16.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Solar Installers and related businesses in ZIP 98682.
23
Solar Installers
Competitive — differentiation needed
3.4 per 10K residents
9
Roofing Contractors
1.3 per 10K residents
What this means:
Solar Installers are 71.9% of the relevant market in ZIP 98682 (23 vs. 9 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,860
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,766
Median Gross Rent
$440 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$170 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Solar Installers
- 23
- Related Businesses
- 9
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+29% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-0.2 pts vs. national avg
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98683
5.2 mi
Pop: 31,613
$83,821
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98662
6.6 mi
Pop: 38,008
$91,883
Walk: 11.2
98664
7.5 mi
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98607
7.5 mi
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97230
8.1 mi
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$70,582
Walk: 14.3
97024
9.4 mi
Pop: 11,702
$71,649
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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