What are the best areas for solar in Texas?

The top-rated areas for solar in Texas are ZIP 75048 (score: 100/100), ZIP 75166 (score: 100/100), ZIP 77005 (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 Texas compare to other states for solar?

Texas 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 Texas

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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 $163,261 in household income, with 25.0 existing solar installers per ZIP. ZIP 75048 leads at 100, $129,024 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 75048 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,024	0
#2	ZIP 75166 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,130	0
#3	ZIP 77005 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$215,708	0
#4	ZIP 77401 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$236,037	0
#5	ZIP 78703 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,637	0
#6	ZIP 75054 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,715	0
#7	ZIP 75225 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$189,985	0
#8	ZIP 78730 Pop. 9.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,450	0
#9	ZIP 77441 Pop. 33 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$177,591	0
#10	ZIP 78732 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$194,120	0
#11	ZIP 78735 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,216	0
#12	ZIP 76005 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,352	0
#13	ZIP 78619 Pop. 6.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$171,667	0
#14	ZIP 78613 Pop. 89 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,829	25
#15	ZIP 75209 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,121	0
#16	ZIP 75022 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$178,969	0
#17	ZIP 75205 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$188,396	0
#18	ZIP 77345 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,844	0
#19	ZIP 75019 Pop. 45 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,174	0
#20	ZIP 77843 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	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 Texas, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $163,261 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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