What are the best areas for solar in Ohio?

The top-rated areas for solar in Ohio are ZIP 45243 (score: 100/100), ZIP 45208 (score: 100/100), ZIP 43222 (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 Ohio compare to other states for solar?

Ohio averages 99/100 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 Ohio

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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 $132,328 in household income. ZIP 45243 leads at 100, $170,006 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 45243 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,006
#2	ZIP 45208 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,213
#3	ZIP 43222 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#4	ZIP 44236 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$168,973
#5	ZIP 45040 Pop. 58 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,803
#6	ZIP 43061 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,083
#7	ZIP 45434 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,260
#8	ZIP 45152 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,340
#9	ZIP 44140 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,083
#10	ZIP 45305 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,129
#11	ZIP 43542 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$167,321
#12	ZIP 44243 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#13	ZIP 43023 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,127
#14	ZIP 43403 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#15	ZIP 44333 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,313
#16	ZIP 44286 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,227
#17	ZIP 44624 Pop. 6.4 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,204
#18	ZIP 44202 Pop. 23 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,556
#19	ZIP 45883 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$113,427
#20	ZIP 43016 Pop. 45 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,518

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 Ohio, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $132,328 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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