What are the best areas for solar in Idaho?

The top-rated areas for solar in Idaho are ZIP 83712 (score: 92/100), ZIP 83642 (score: 89/100), ZIP 83844 (score: 88/100). 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 Idaho compare to other states for solar?

Idaho averages 81/100 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 Idaho

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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 $85,976 in household income, with 20.2 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 83712 leads at 92, $105,764 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 83712 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,764	0
#2	ZIP 83642 Pop. 58 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$96,361	27
#3	ZIP 83844 Pop. 3.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	—	0
#4	ZIP 83709 Pop. 59 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$88,893	29
#5	ZIP 83341 Pop. 9.4 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,340	0
#6	ZIP 83854 Pop. 53 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$72,820	25
#7	ZIP 83687 Pop. 40 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$72,294	28
#8	ZIP 83401 Pop. 47 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$75,870	22
#9	ZIP 83336 Pop. 6 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,000	0
#10	ZIP 83702 Pop. 24 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,586	0
#11	ZIP 83835 Pop. 24 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$86,014	19
#12	ZIP 83404 Pop. 26 Thousand	78 Good	—	$79,211	0
#13	ZIP 83634 Pop. 36 Thousand	77 Good	—	$93,084	15
#14	ZIP 83616 Pop. 35 Thousand	77 Good	—	$118,013	9
#15	ZIP 83442 Pop. 25 Thousand	77 Good	—	$84,328	18
#16	ZIP 83530 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,486	0
#17	ZIP 83646 Pop. 75 Thousand	76 Good	—	$101,040	12
#18	ZIP 83607 Pop. 34 Thousand	76 Good	—	$80,170	18
#19	ZIP 83301 Pop. 62 Thousand	76 Good	—	$62,388	23
#20	ZIP 83221 Pop. 29 Thousand	75 Good	—	$77,889	18

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 Idaho, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $85,976 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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