What are the best areas for solar in Nebraska?

The top-rated areas for solar in Nebraska are ZIP 68118 (score: 100/100), ZIP 68142 (score: 100/100), ZIP 68133 (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 Nebraska compare to other states for solar?

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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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 $104,493 in household income, with 13.7 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 68118 leads at 100, $137,358 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 68118 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,358	0
#2	ZIP 68142 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,917	0
#3	ZIP 68133 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,978	0
#4	ZIP 68462 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,023	0
#5	ZIP 68526 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,447	0
#6	ZIP 68122 Pop. 13 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,317	0
#7	ZIP 68157 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,126	0
#8	ZIP 68066 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,324	0
#9	ZIP 68022 Pop. 34 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$139,713	13
#10	ZIP 68069 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$113,442	0
#11	ZIP 68137 Pop. 24 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,256	20
#12	ZIP 68152 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,341	0
#13	ZIP 68132 Pop. 14 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,556	0
#14	ZIP 68333 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,625	0
#15	ZIP 68731 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	78 Good	—	$85,815	0
#16	ZIP 69138 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,250	0
#17	ZIP 68661 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,653	0
#18	ZIP 68524 Pop. 6 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,139	0
#19	ZIP 68527 Pop. 2.2 Thousand	78 Good	—	$127,813	0
#20	ZIP 68007 Pop. 18 Thousand	77 Good	—	$137,767	8

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 Nebraska, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $104,493 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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