What are the best areas for solar in California?

The top-rated areas for solar in California are ZIP 95671 (score: 100/100), ZIP 95614 (score: 100/100), ZIP 92625 (score: 100/100). 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 California compare to other states for solar?

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

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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 $172,551 in household income, with 26.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 95671 leads at 100, 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 95671 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 95614 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,199	0
#3	ZIP 92625 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$197,628	0
#4	ZIP 92657 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$202,813	0
#5	ZIP 92705 Pop. 49 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,928	26
#6	ZIP 92823 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$176,543	0
#7	ZIP 93108 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$223,694	0
#8	ZIP 93109 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,875	0
#9	ZIP 93410 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#10	ZIP 93465 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,843	0
#11	ZIP 95139 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$193,061	0
#12	ZIP 95138 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$194,300	0
#13	ZIP 95135 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$196,179	0
#14	ZIP 95134 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$196,847	0
#15	ZIP 95130 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,787	0
#16	ZIP 95070 Pop. 31 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$240,980	0
#17	ZIP 95065 Pop. 8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,768	0
#18	ZIP 95064 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,787	0
#19	ZIP 94965 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,417	0
#20	ZIP 90274 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$222,273	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 California, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $172,551 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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