What are the best areas for solar in District of Columbia?

The top-rated areas for solar in District of Columbia are ZIP 20194 (score: 100/100), ZIP 20190 (score: 100/100), ZIP 20180 (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 District of Columbia compare to other states for solar?

District of Columbia averages 100/100 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 District of Columbia

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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 $163,785 in household income, with 25.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 20194 leads at 100, $166,423 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 20194 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,423	0
#2	ZIP 20190 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,928	0
#3	ZIP 20180 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,955	0
#4	ZIP 20158 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$206,375	0
#5	ZIP 20152 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$191,392	0
#6	ZIP 20151 Pop. 23 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,422	25
#7	ZIP 20148 Pop. 64 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$233,502	0
#8	ZIP 20141 Pop. 8.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$181,912	0
#9	ZIP 20121 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,024	0
#10	ZIP 20120 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$149,844	0
#11	ZIP 20105 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$202,775	0
#12	ZIP 20016 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$179,107	0
#13	ZIP 20007 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,783	0
#14	ZIP 20003 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$159,604	0
#15	ZIP 20009 Pop. 50 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,555	0
#16	ZIP 20001 Pop. 44 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$138,730	0
#17	ZIP 20008 Pop. 29 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,653	0
#18	ZIP 20012 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,234	0
#19	ZIP 20015 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001	0
#20	ZIP 20002 Pop. 71 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$114,482	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 District of Columbia, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $163,785 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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