What are the best areas for solar in South Carolina?

The top-rated areas for solar in South Carolina are ZIP 29634 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29451 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29707 (score: 98/100). 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 South Carolina compare to other states for solar?

South Carolina averages 85/100 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 South Carolina

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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 $100,211 in household income, with 18.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 29634 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 29634 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 29451 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,285	0
#3	ZIP 29707 Pop. 35 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,609	0
#4	ZIP 29429 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,857	0
#5	ZIP 29926 Pop. 25 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,573	0
#6	ZIP 29910 Pop. 50 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$96,122	30
#7	ZIP 29072 Pop. 68 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$103,415	21
#8	ZIP 29860 Pop. 17 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,663	0
#9	ZIP 29676 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,206	0
#10	ZIP 29206 Pop. 20 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$89,726	0
#11	ZIP 29401 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,074	0
#12	ZIP 29483 Pop. 57 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$82,194	22
#13	ZIP 29681 Pop. 68 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$107,694	14
#14	ZIP 29715 Pop. 44 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$111,323	12
#15	ZIP 29680 Pop. 35 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,143	0
#16	ZIP 29369 Pop. 16 Thousand	78 Good	—	$82,002	0
#17	ZIP 29492 Pop. 20 Thousand	77 Good	—	$115,605	9
#18	ZIP 29696 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,172	0
#19	ZIP 29682 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,917	0
#20	ZIP 29685 Pop. 2 Thousand	76 Good	—	$124,432	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 South Carolina, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $100,211 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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