What are the best areas for solar in North Dakota?

The top-rated areas for solar in North Dakota are ZIP 58078 (score: 85/100), ZIP 58105 (score: 84/100), ZIP 58601 (score: 83/100). 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 North Dakota compare to other states for solar?

North Dakota averages 73/100 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 North Dakota

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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 $90,812 in household income, with 15.9 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 58078 leads at 85, $97,206 median income, and 20 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 58078 Pop. 40 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$97,206	20
#2	ZIP 58105 Pop. 2.7 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$118,636	0
#3	ZIP 58601 Pop. 30 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$81,008	23
#4	ZIP 58104 Pop. 47 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$85,014	21
#5	ZIP 58801 Pop. 34 Thousand	79 Good	—	$90,119	17
#6	ZIP 58701 Pop. 33 Thousand	79 Good	—	$75,329	21
#7	ZIP 58504 Pop. 30 Thousand	77 Good	—	$78,671	19
#8	ZIP 58237 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	72 Good	—	$68,056	0
#9	ZIP 58047 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	72 Good	—	$142,216	4
#10	ZIP 58503 Pop. 37 Thousand	72 Good	—	$105,108	8
#11	ZIP 58763 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	70 Good	—	$64,743	0
#12	ZIP 58523 Pop. 3.3 Thousand	70 Good	—	$85,600	0
#13	ZIP 58704 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	70 Good	—	$65,571	0
#14	ZIP 58421 Pop. 3 Thousand	68 Good	—	$84,688	0
#15	ZIP 58059 Pop. 1.6 Thousand	68 Good	—	$116,023	0
#16	ZIP 58042 Pop. 1.4 Thousand	68 Good	—	$141,500	0
#17	ZIP 58278 Pop. 2.1 Thousand	66 Good	—	$103,571	0
#18	ZIP 58054 Pop. 3.3 Thousand	66 Good	—	$74,231	0
#19	ZIP 58703 Pop. 23 Thousand	65 Good	—	$82,926	9
#20	ZIP 58102 Pop. 33 Thousand	65 Good	—	$56,028	17

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 North Dakota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $90,812 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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