What are the best areas for solar in Louisiana?

The top-rated areas for solar in Louisiana are ZIP 70734 (score: 100/100), ZIP 70030 (score: 98/100), ZIP 70710 (score: 92/100). 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 Louisiana compare to other states for solar?

Louisiana averages 85/100 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 Louisiana

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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 $96,647 in household income, with 18.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 70734 leads at 100, $124,059 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 70734 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,059	0
#2	ZIP 70030 Pop. 4 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,218	0
#3	ZIP 70710 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,635	0
#4	ZIP 70803 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	—	0
#5	ZIP 70123 Pop. 27 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$82,639	25
#6	ZIP 70769 Pop. 48 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$114,707	16
#7	ZIP 70503 Pop. 29 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,360	0
#8	ZIP 70115 Pop. 32 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,181	0
#9	ZIP 70047 Pop. 13 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,240	0
#10	ZIP 71234 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,199	0
#11	ZIP 70719 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,231	0
#12	ZIP 70763 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,250	0
#13	ZIP 70665 Pop. 13 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,328	0
#14	ZIP 70711 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$89,274	0
#15	ZIP 70777 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$83,363	0
#16	ZIP 70070 Pop. 14 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,273	0
#17	ZIP 70726 Pop. 62 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$77,129	22
#18	ZIP 70343 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,474	0
#19	ZIP 70778 Pop. 2.9 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$108,419	0
#20	ZIP 70124 Pop. 21 Thousand	79 Good	—	$121,318	9

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 Louisiana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $96,647 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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