What are the best areas for solar in Alaska?

The top-rated areas for solar in Alaska are ZIP 99685 (score: 96/100), ZIP 99762 (score: 94/100), ZIP 99559 (score: 90/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for solar?

A strong location for solar combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Alaska compare to other states for solar?

Alaska averages 82/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Solar Panel Costs in Alaska

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and solar installers competition.

The top markets here average $106,366 in household income, with 13.5 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 99685 leads at 96, $119,063 median income, zero existing solar installers.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Solar Installers
#1	ZIP 99685 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$119,063	0
#2	ZIP 99762 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,896	0
#3	ZIP 99559 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,676	0
#4	ZIP 99654 Pop. 44 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$93,739	28
#5	ZIP 99505 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,500	0
#6	ZIP 99517 Pop. 17 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,307	0
#7	ZIP 99645 Pop. 31 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$97,069	19
#8	ZIP 99737 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,274	0
#9	ZIP 99615 Pop. 12 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,371	0
#10	ZIP 99723 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$89,038	0
#11	ZIP 99752 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$106,328	0
#12	ZIP 99664 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$83,101	0
#13	ZIP 99518 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$91,077	18
#14	ZIP 99507 Pop. 36 Thousand	76 Good	—	$107,347	11
#15	ZIP 99567 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	76 Good	—	$128,250	7
#16	ZIP 99516 Pop. 21 Thousand	76 Good	—	$160,341	7
#17	ZIP 99801 Pop. 30 Thousand	76 Good	—	$101,141	12
#18	ZIP 99577 Pop. 28 Thousand	75 Good	—	$135,011	6
#19	ZIP 99587 Pop. 1.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$154,414	0
#20	ZIP 99506 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,380	0

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Alaska, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $106,366 in household income. The common thread: solar demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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