What are the best areas for solar in Mississippi?

The top-rated areas for solar in Mississippi are ZIP 38677 (score: 100/100), ZIP 39762 (score: 100/100), ZIP 38672 (score: 94/100). 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 Mississippi compare to other states for solar?

Mississippi averages 80/100 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 Mississippi

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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 $84,556 in household income, with 8.5 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 38677 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	Solar Installers
#1	ZIP 38677 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 39762 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#3	ZIP 38672 Pop. 16 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,665	0
#4	ZIP 38857 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,571	0
#5	ZIP 38651 Pop. 8.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,667	0
#6	ZIP 39525 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,208	0
#7	ZIP 39565 Pop. 21 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,417	0
#8	ZIP 39325 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,077	0
#9	ZIP 39740 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,741	0
#10	ZIP 38855 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,000	0
#11	ZIP 38826 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,946	0
#12	ZIP 39110 Pop. 48 Thousand	76 Good	—	$122,955	7
#13	ZIP 38849 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,018	0
#14	ZIP 39556 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	74 Good	—	$71,742	0
#15	ZIP 39573 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,011	0
#16	ZIP 39426 Pop. 18 Thousand	72 Good	—	$71,000	0
#17	ZIP 38654 Pop. 57 Thousand	72 Good	—	$99,481	10
#18	ZIP 38650 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	72 Good	—	$70,794	0
#19	ZIP 39211 Pop. 24 Thousand	72 Good	—	$68,415	0
#20	ZIP 39705 Pop. 12 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,292	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 Mississippi, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $84,556 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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