What are the best areas for solar in Indiana?

The top-rated areas for solar in Indiana are ZIP 46556 (score: 100/100), ZIP 46075 (score: 100/100), ZIP 46373 (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 Indiana compare to other states for solar?

Indiana averages 94/100 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 Indiana

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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 $112,526 in household income. ZIP 46556 leads at 100, 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
#1	ZIP 46556 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#2	ZIP 46075 Pop. 9.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,839
#3	ZIP 46373 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,203
#4	ZIP 46814 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,245
#5	ZIP 46278 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,930
#6	ZIP 47406 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#7	ZIP 46040 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,834
#8	ZIP 47143 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$133,147
#9	ZIP 46055 Pop. 15 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,811
#10	ZIP 47306 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	—
#11	ZIP 46543 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,685
#12	ZIP 47136 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,625
#13	ZIP 46788 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,250
#14	ZIP 46783 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,679
#15	ZIP 46341 Pop. 10 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,444
#16	ZIP 46590 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,813
#17	ZIP 46392 Pop. 8.3 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,875
#18	ZIP 46565 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,578
#19	ZIP 46228 Pop. 16 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,574
#20	ZIP 47111 Pop. 18 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,418

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 Indiana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $112,526 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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