What are the best areas for solar in Nevada?

The top-rated areas for solar in Nevada are ZIP 89070 (score: 100/100), ZIP 89138 (score: 100/100), ZIP 89085 (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 Nevada compare to other states for solar?

Nevada averages 88/100 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 Nevada

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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 $106,747 in household income, with 14.3 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 89070 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 89070 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 89138 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,645	0
#3	ZIP 89085 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,577	0
#4	ZIP 89704 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,363	0
#5	ZIP 89166 Pop. 30 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,060	0
#6	ZIP 89179 Pop. 12 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,589	0
#7	ZIP 89143 Pop. 13 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,230	0
#8	ZIP 89144 Pop. 20 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,398	0
#9	ZIP 89002 Pop. 37 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,725	0
#10	ZIP 89012 Pop. 38 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,468	0
#11	ZIP 89523 Pop. 37 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,384	0
#12	ZIP 89084 Pop. 37 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,673	0
#13	ZIP 89021 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$115,270	0
#14	ZIP 89131 Pop. 51 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$114,373	16
#15	ZIP 89508 Pop. 15 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$89,866	0
#16	ZIP 89451 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$162,300	10
#17	ZIP 89521 Pop. 41 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$125,505	10
#18	ZIP 89703 Pop. 11 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,237	0
#19	ZIP 89820 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,722	0
#20	ZIP 89120 Pop. 24 Thousand	79 Good	—	$75,813	21

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 Nevada, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $106,747 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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