What are the best areas for solar in New York?

The top-rated areas for solar in New York are ZIP 11804 (score: 100/100), ZIP 12972 (score: 100/100), ZIP 10548 (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 York compare to other states for solar?

New York 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 York

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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 $168,023 in household income. ZIP 11804 leads at 100, $159,145 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 11804 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$159,145
#2	ZIP 12972 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,822
#3	ZIP 10548 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,000
#4	ZIP 11697 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,844
#5	ZIP 13066 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,599
#6	ZIP 11579 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$185,650
#7	ZIP 13104 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,770
#8	ZIP 11576 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$232,279
#9	ZIP 11575 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,534
#10	ZIP 10128 Pop. 59 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,705
#11	ZIP 11568 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#12	ZIP 13244 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#13	ZIP 10576 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$227,344
#14	ZIP 10577 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#15	ZIP 10075 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,556
#16	ZIP 10069 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$226,151
#17	ZIP 10065 Pop. 31 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$160,938
#18	ZIP 11565 Pop. 8.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$145,290
#19	ZIP 11559 Pop. 9.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,429
#20	ZIP 11954 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,375

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 York, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $168,023 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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