What are the best areas for solar in Arkansas?

The top-rated areas for solar in Arkansas are ZIP 72718 (score: 100/100), ZIP 72713 (score: 98/100), ZIP 72212 (score: 98/100). 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 Arkansas compare to other states for solar?

Arkansas averages 79/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a good market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Solar Panel Costs in Arkansas

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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 $87,432 in household income, with 14.5 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 72718 leads at 100, $141,404 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 72718 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,404	0
#2	ZIP 72713 Pop. 26 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,752	0
#3	ZIP 72212 Pop. 13 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,310	0
#4	ZIP 72207 Pop. 11 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,958	0
#5	ZIP 72135 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$100,060	0
#6	ZIP 72011 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,636	0
#7	ZIP 72712 Pop. 38 Thousand	79 Good	—	$102,073	14
#8	ZIP 72715 Pop. 17 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,880	0
#9	ZIP 72007 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	78 Good	—	$79,550	0
#10	ZIP 72211 Pop. 23 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,808	0
#11	ZIP 72364 Pop. 16 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,118	0
#12	ZIP 72762 Pop. 47 Thousand	75 Good	—	$80,678	17
#13	ZIP 72416 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,452	0
#14	ZIP 72227 Pop. 12 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,533	0
#15	ZIP 72774 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	72 Good	—	$70,350	0
#16	ZIP 72908 Pop. 14 Thousand	72 Good	—	$68,697	0
#17	ZIP 72732 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	72 Good	—	$68,548	0
#18	ZIP 71837 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	72 Good	—	$70,216	0
#19	ZIP 71913 Pop. 47 Thousand	72 Good	—	$55,367	22
#20	ZIP 72719 Pop. 19 Thousand	71 Good	—	$111,250	5

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 Arkansas, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $87,432 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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