What are the best areas for solar in South Dakota?

The top-rated areas for solar in South Dakota are ZIP 57022 (score: 90/100), ZIP 57110 (score: 82/100), ZIP 57702 (score: 79/100). 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 Dakota compare to other states for solar?

South Dakota averages 71/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a good market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Solar Panel Costs in South Dakota

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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 $86,288 in household income, with 10.1 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 57022 leads at 90, $100,595 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 57022 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,595	0
#2	ZIP 57110 Pop. 22 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,114	0
#3	ZIP 57702 Pop. 36 Thousand	79 Good	—	$85,700	19
#4	ZIP 57730 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,911	0
#5	ZIP 57252 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,900	0
#6	ZIP 57744 Pop. 2.2 Thousand	72 Good	—	$110,673	0
#7	ZIP 57025 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	72 Good	—	$88,466	0
#8	ZIP 57003 Pop. 2.2 Thousand	72 Good	—	$108,875	0
#9	ZIP 57580 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	70 Good	—	$67,694	0
#10	ZIP 57401 Pop. 32 Thousand	69 Good	—	$68,183	16
#11	ZIP 57064 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	68 Good	—	$104,351	5
#12	ZIP 57325 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	68 Good	—	$78,750	0
#13	ZIP 57747 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	68 Good	—	$64,023	0
#14	ZIP 57108 Pop. 33 Thousand	68 Good	—	$96,184	8
#15	ZIP 57005 Pop. 12 Thousand	67 Good	—	$108,689	3
#16	ZIP 57103 Pop. 35 Thousand	67 Good	—	$73,945	13
#17	ZIP 57032 Pop. 9.6 Thousand	67 Good	—	$107,241	4
#18	ZIP 57106 Pop. 52 Thousand	65 Good	—	$77,070	11
#19	ZIP 57078 Pop. 21 Thousand	65 Good	—	$72,395	12
#20	ZIP 57071 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	64 Good	—	$73,995	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 Dakota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $86,288 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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