What are the best areas for solar in Kentucky?

The top-rated areas for solar in Kentucky are ZIP 40513 (score: 100/100), ZIP 40059 (score: 100/100), ZIP 41048 (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 Kentucky compare to other states for solar?

Kentucky averages 86/100 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 Kentucky

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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 $101,338 in household income, with 17.7 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 40513 leads at 100, $126,642 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 40513 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,642	0
#2	ZIP 40059 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$165,000	0
#3	ZIP 41048 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,354	0
#4	ZIP 40026 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,897	0
#5	ZIP 40023 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,863	0
#6	ZIP 40056 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$123,317	0
#7	ZIP 41007 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,167	0
#8	ZIP 40013 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,592	0
#9	ZIP 40241 Pop. 31 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,775	0
#10	ZIP 40299 Pop. 42 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$85,419	27
#11	ZIP 42086 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,328	0
#12	ZIP 40347 Pop. 4 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,054	0
#13	ZIP 40014 Pop. 23 Thousand	79 Good	—	$118,750	9
#14	ZIP 40242 Pop. 11 Thousand	78 Good	—	$79,201	0
#15	ZIP 42366 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,053	0
#16	ZIP 40175 Pop. 16 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,156	0
#17	ZIP 40243 Pop. 12 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,859	0
#18	ZIP 40324 Pop. 52 Thousand	76 Good	—	$83,012	17
#19	ZIP 41030 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,758	0
#20	ZIP 42351 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,563	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 Kentucky, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $101,338 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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