What are the best areas for solar in Delaware?

The top-rated areas for solar in Delaware are ZIP 19807 (score: 100/100), ZIP 19717 (score: 100/100), ZIP 19962 (score: 94/100). 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 Delaware compare to other states for solar?

Delaware 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 Delaware

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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 $105,220 in household income, with 10.7 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 19807 leads at 100, $156,905 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 19807 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,905	0
#2	ZIP 19717 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#3	ZIP 19962 Pop. 13 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,868	0
#4	ZIP 19709 Pop. 51 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$129,971	15
#5	ZIP 19930 Pop. 2.9 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$118,092	0
#6	ZIP 19806 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,240	0
#7	ZIP 19975 Pop. 10 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,063	0
#8	ZIP 19720 Pop. 61 Thousand	77 Good	—	$75,985	20
#9	ZIP 19946 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,213	0
#10	ZIP 19952 Pop. 11 Thousand	76 Good	—	$78,333	0
#11	ZIP 19707 Pop. 17 Thousand	76 Good	—	$172,161	7
#12	ZIP 19702 Pop. 56 Thousand	76 Good	—	$92,304	15
#13	ZIP 19804 Pop. 18 Thousand	75 Good	—	$76,204	18
#14	ZIP 19953 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	74 Good	—	$71,466	0
#15	ZIP 19810 Pop. 26 Thousand	73 Good	—	$110,486	8
#16	ZIP 19701 Pop. 45 Thousand	73 Good	—	$107,856	8
#17	ZIP 19734 Pop. 14 Thousand	72 Good	—	$131,745	4
#18	ZIP 19808 Pop. 38 Thousand	71 Good	—	$92,883	11
#19	ZIP 19803 Pop. 22 Thousand	71 Good	—	$133,941	3
#20	ZIP 19711 Pop. 49 Thousand	69 Good	—	$94,455	9

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 Delaware, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $105,220 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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