What are the best areas for solar in New Mexico?

The top-rated areas for solar in New Mexico are ZIP 87122 (score: 100/100), ZIP 87547 (score: 100/100), ZIP 87043 (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 New Mexico compare to other states for solar?

New Mexico averages 78/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a good market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Solar Panel Costs in New Mexico

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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 $93,288 in household income, with 15.4 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 87122 leads at 100, $161,299 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 87122 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,299	0
#2	ZIP 87547 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$150,714	0
#3	ZIP 87043 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,268	0
#4	ZIP 87506 Pop. 16 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,504	0
#5	ZIP 87116 Pop. 4 Thousand	78 Good	—	$78,877	0
#6	ZIP 87501 Pop. 15 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,229	0
#7	ZIP 87113 Pop. 16 Thousand	77 Good	—	$92,083	16
#8	ZIP 87109 Pop. 39 Thousand	76 Good	—	$56,295	26
#9	ZIP 88312 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	76 Good	—	$95,479	0
#10	ZIP 88011 Pop. 31 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,139	0
#11	ZIP 87124 Pop. 58 Thousand	75 Good	—	$82,278	16
#12	ZIP 87015 Pop. 14 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,681	0
#13	ZIP 87107 Pop. 27 Thousand	73 Good	—	$59,663	35
#14	ZIP 88008 Pop. 12 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,502	0
#15	ZIP 87114 Pop. 70 Thousand	72 Good	—	$81,768	15
#16	ZIP 87120 Pop. 65 Thousand	72 Good	—	$84,887	14
#17	ZIP 87544 Pop. 14 Thousand	72 Good	—	$135,108	4
#18	ZIP 87047 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	71 Good	—	$111,546	5
#19	ZIP 88220 Pop. 40 Thousand	71 Good	—	$79,668	14
#20	ZIP 87508 Pop. 19 Thousand	71 Good	—	$96,767	9

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 Mexico, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $93,288 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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