What are the best areas for solar in Hawaii?

The top-rated areas for solar in Hawaii are ZIP 96795 (score: 100/100), ZIP 96821 (score: 100/100), ZIP 96860 (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 Hawaii compare to other states for solar?

Hawaii averages 89/100 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 Hawaii

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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 $109,689 in household income, with 17.9 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 96795 leads at 100, $118,365 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 96795 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,365	0
#2	ZIP 96821 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,152	0
#3	ZIP 96860 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#4	ZIP 96857 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#5	ZIP 96762 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,736	0
#6	ZIP 96741 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,777	0
#7	ZIP 96819 Pop. 52 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$96,346	29
#8	ZIP 96797 Pop. 73 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$110,036	19
#9	ZIP 96712 Pop. 8.1 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,771	0
#10	ZIP 96760 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,615	0
#11	ZIP 96756 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,500	0
#12	ZIP 96704 Pop. 8 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,492	0
#13	ZIP 96744 Pop. 56 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$129,263	14
#14	ZIP 96706 Pop. 83 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$125,879	14
#15	ZIP 96738 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,545	0
#16	ZIP 96734 Pop. 51 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$131,554	13
#17	ZIP 96817 Pop. 55 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$74,690	25
#18	ZIP 96755 Pop. 3.5 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$98,429	0
#19	ZIP 96725 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,426	0
#20	ZIP 96789 Pop. 55 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$125,822	11

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 Hawaii, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $109,689 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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