What are the best areas for solar in Virginia?

The top-rated areas for solar in Virginia are ZIP 22182 (score: 100/100), ZIP 22181 (score: 100/100), ZIP 22180 (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 Virginia compare to other states for solar?

Virginia 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 Virginia

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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 $166,732 in household income. ZIP 22182 leads at 100, $200,038 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
#1	ZIP 22182 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$200,038
#2	ZIP 22181 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$212,156
#3	ZIP 22180 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$181,467
#4	ZIP 24061 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#5	ZIP 22207 Pop. 35 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$237,126
#6	ZIP 22213 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,201
#7	ZIP 22807 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#8	ZIP 22301 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$188,211
#9	ZIP 22302 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,037
#10	ZIP 22124 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$216,712
#11	ZIP 23103 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,563
#12	ZIP 22206 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,472
#13	ZIP 22308 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$204,177
#14	ZIP 22314 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,359
#15	ZIP 22315 Pop. 29 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,230
#16	ZIP 22203 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,402
#17	ZIP 23124 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,203
#18	ZIP 22025 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,957
#19	ZIP 23168 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,135
#20	ZIP 24515 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—

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 Virginia, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $166,732 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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