What are the best areas for solar in Minnesota?

The top-rated areas for solar in Minnesota are ZIP 55446 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55455 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55073 (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 Minnesota compare to other states for solar?

Minnesota averages 100/100 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 Minnesota

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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 $151,057 in household income. ZIP 55446 leads at 100, $169,412 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
#1	ZIP 55446 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,412
#2	ZIP 55455 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#3	ZIP 55073 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,556
#4	ZIP 55439 Pop. 9.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$173,925
#5	ZIP 55436 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,487
#6	ZIP 55424 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$241,875
#7	ZIP 55419 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,254
#8	ZIP 55042 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,779
#9	ZIP 55417 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,639
#10	ZIP 55415 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,480
#11	ZIP 55920 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,102
#12	ZIP 55123 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,265
#13	ZIP 55129 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,500
#14	ZIP 55386 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$191,279
#15	ZIP 55301 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,157
#16	ZIP 55311 Pop. 38 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,122
#17	ZIP 55346 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,125
#18	ZIP 55020 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,159
#19	ZIP 55347 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,850
#20	ZIP 55340 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,120

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 Minnesota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $151,057 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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