What are the best areas for solar in Pennsylvania?

The top-rated areas for solar in Pennsylvania are ZIP 18977 (score: 100/100), ZIP 18938 (score: 100/100), ZIP 19106 (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 Pennsylvania compare to other states for solar?

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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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 $165,170 in household income. ZIP 18977 leads at 100, $215,313 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 18977 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$215,313
#2	ZIP 18938 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,146
#3	ZIP 19106 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,779
#4	ZIP 19311 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,723
#5	ZIP 19312 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$199,107
#6	ZIP 19096 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$186,648
#7	ZIP 19425 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$210,227
#8	ZIP 19031 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,323
#9	ZIP 15282 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#10	ZIP 19041 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,531
#11	ZIP 19086 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,762
#12	ZIP 19085 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#13	ZIP 18078 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,875
#14	ZIP 19444 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,647
#15	ZIP 18074 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,250
#16	ZIP 19081 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,973
#17	ZIP 19066 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$243,500
#18	ZIP 19072 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$175,833
#19	ZIP 16870 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,243
#20	ZIP 18069 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,357

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 Pennsylvania, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $165,170 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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