What are the best areas for solar in Colorado?

The top-rated areas for solar in Colorado are ZIP 80547 (score: 100/100), ZIP 80540 (score: 100/100), ZIP 80310 (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 Colorado compare to other states for solar?

Colorado averages 99/100 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 Colorado

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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 $134,248 in household income, with 26.6 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 80547 leads at 100, $171,971 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 80547 Pop. 8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$171,971	0
#2	ZIP 80540 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,109	0
#3	ZIP 80310 Pop. 7.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#4	ZIP 80305 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,933	0
#5	ZIP 80118 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,368	0
#6	ZIP 80913 Pop. 6.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#7	ZIP 80924 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,838	0
#8	ZIP 80927 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,154	0
#9	ZIP 80530 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,172	0
#10	ZIP 80007 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$171,017	0
#11	ZIP 80135 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,500	0
#12	ZIP 80106 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,554	0
#13	ZIP 80015 Pop. 72 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$121,640	24
#14	ZIP 80134 Pop. 78 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$142,162	24
#15	ZIP 80127 Pop. 44 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$137,753	24
#16	ZIP 80019 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,420	0
#17	ZIP 80207 Pop. 22 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$112,325	0
#18	ZIP 80504 Pop. 61 Thousand	95 Excellent	—	$109,671	28
#19	ZIP 80401 Pop. 43 Thousand	95 Excellent	—	$112,444	33
#20	ZIP 80136 Pop. 6 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,435	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 Colorado, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $134,248 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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