What are the best areas for solar in Oregon?

The top-rated areas for solar in Oregon are ZIP 97212 (score: 100/100), ZIP 97221 (score: 100/100), ZIP 97231 (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 Oregon compare to other states for solar?

Oregon averages 93/100 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 Oregon

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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 $111,569 in household income, with 22.5 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 97212 leads at 100, $128,098 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 97212 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,098	0
#2	ZIP 97221 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,017	0
#3	ZIP 97231 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,063	0
#4	ZIP 97034 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,688	0
#5	ZIP 97119 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$118,056	0
#6	ZIP 97215 Pop. 18 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$114,361	0
#7	ZIP 97239 Pop. 18 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,795	0
#8	ZIP 97211 Pop. 34 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,604	0
#9	ZIP 97115 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$114,107	0
#10	ZIP 97392 Pop. 7 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,000	0
#11	ZIP 97053 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$123,902	0
#12	ZIP 97331 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	—	0
#13	ZIP 97086 Pop. 34 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,591	0
#14	ZIP 97374 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,438	0
#15	ZIP 97702 Pop. 53 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$89,094	25
#16	ZIP 97003 Pop. 28 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,962	0
#17	ZIP 97352 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,175	0
#18	ZIP 97045 Pop. 57 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$100,388	20
#19	ZIP 97056 Pop. 13 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,351	0
#20	ZIP 97111 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,121	0

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 Oregon, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $111,569 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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