What are the best areas for solar in Tennessee?

The top-rated areas for solar in Tennessee are ZIP 37046 (score: 100/100), ZIP 38139 (score: 100/100), ZIP 38138 (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 Tennessee compare to other states for solar?

Tennessee averages 92/100 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 Tennessee

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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 $122,473 in household income, with 14.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 37046 leads at 100, $162,712 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 37046 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,712	0
#2	ZIP 38139 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,052	0
#3	ZIP 38138 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,125	0
#4	ZIP 38120 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,309	0
#5	ZIP 37205 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,068	0
#6	ZIP 37215 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,156	0
#7	ZIP 37220 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,227	0
#8	ZIP 37010 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,362	0
#9	ZIP 37377 Pop. 17 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,959	0
#10	ZIP 37302 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,578	0
#11	ZIP 37014 Pop. 3.6 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$104,938	0
#12	ZIP 38066 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$105,282	0
#13	ZIP 38017 Pop. 56 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$135,946	15
#14	ZIP 37772 Pop. 14 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,164	0
#15	ZIP 38117 Pop. 26 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,688	0
#16	ZIP 37143 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,212	0
#17	ZIP 37064 Pop. 67 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$121,492	14
#18	ZIP 37027 Pop. 62 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$156,002	13
#19	ZIP 37029 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,571	0
#20	ZIP 37153 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,625	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 Tennessee, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $122,473 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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