What are the best areas for solar in New Jersey?

The top-rated areas for solar in New Jersey are ZIP 08730 (score: 100/100), ZIP 08852 (score: 100/100), ZIP 08853 (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 New Jersey compare to other states for solar?

New Jersey 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 New Jersey

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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 $172,162 in household income. ZIP 08730 leads at 100, $167,754 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 08730 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$167,754
#2	ZIP 08852 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,771
#3	ZIP 08853 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$213,074
#4	ZIP 07463 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,526
#5	ZIP 07630 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,963
#6	ZIP 07094 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,746
#7	ZIP 07086 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,653
#8	ZIP 07078 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#9	ZIP 07922 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$179,006
#10	ZIP 07924 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$230,752
#11	ZIP 07945 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$243,665
#12	ZIP 07960 Pop. 46 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$149,462
#13	ZIP 07627 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$175,078
#14	ZIP 08809 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,169
#15	ZIP 08824 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$180,888
#16	ZIP 08221 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,904
#17	ZIP 08502 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$223,444
#18	ZIP 08558 Pop. 7.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$240,968
#19	ZIP 08022 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,558
#20	ZIP 08514 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,854

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 New Jersey, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $172,162 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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