What are the best areas for solar in Rhode Island?

The top-rated areas for solar in Rhode Island are ZIP 02912 (score: 100/100), ZIP 02892 (score: 100/100), ZIP 02881 (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 Rhode Island compare to other states for solar?

Rhode Island averages 87/100 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 Rhode Island

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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 $114,651 in household income, with 13.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 02912 leads at 100, 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 02912 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 02892 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,534	0
#3	ZIP 02881 Pop. 7.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#4	ZIP 02874 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,099	0
#5	ZIP 02831 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$135,106	0
#6	ZIP 02825 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,177	0
#7	ZIP 02906 Pop. 26 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,796	0
#8	ZIP 02813 Pop. 8 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,147	0
#9	ZIP 02871 Pop. 18 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$119,135	15
#10	ZIP 02828 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,746	0
#11	ZIP 02916 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,293	0
#12	ZIP 02882 Pop. 13 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,794	0
#13	ZIP 02919 Pop. 29 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$87,811	22
#14	ZIP 02864 Pop. 36 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$118,737	12
#15	ZIP 02827 Pop. 2.4 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$135,139	0
#16	ZIP 02879 Pop. 23 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$115,848	11
#17	ZIP 02865 Pop. 18 Thousand	77 Good	—	$117,042	9
#18	ZIP 02917 Pop. 15 Thousand	77 Good	—	$106,772	12
#19	ZIP 02921 Pop. 13 Thousand	77 Good	—	$135,500	8
#20	ZIP 02886 Pop. 31 Thousand	76 Good	—	$91,037	15

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 Rhode Island, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $114,651 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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