What are the best areas for solar in Missouri?

The top-rated areas for solar in Missouri are ZIP 63141 (score: 100/100), ZIP 64113 (score: 100/100), ZIP 63011 (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 Missouri compare to other states for solar?

Missouri averages 95/100 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 Missouri

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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 $132,569 in household income. ZIP 63141 leads at 100, $122,917 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 63141 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,917
#2	ZIP 64113 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$179,593
#3	ZIP 63011 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,941
#4	ZIP 63105 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,446
#5	ZIP 63040 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,139
#6	ZIP 63038 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$187,906
#7	ZIP 63131 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$209,306
#8	ZIP 63017 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,750
#9	ZIP 63124 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$188,750
#10	ZIP 64034 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,938
#11	ZIP 65809 Pop. 11 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,479
#12	ZIP 63341 Pop. 3.6 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$177,583
#13	ZIP 63034 Pop. 20 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,491
#14	ZIP 63348 Pop. 10 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,458
#15	ZIP 65039 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$121,364
#16	ZIP 64048 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,193
#17	ZIP 64089 Pop. 14 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,063
#18	ZIP 64079 Pop. 14 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,448
#19	ZIP 64070 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$118,169
#20	ZIP 64112 Pop. 8.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,452

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 Missouri, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $132,569 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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