What does solar cost in Arizona?

Solar Panel Costs in Arizona vary by location. 1,599 solar installers operate across 417 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Arizona?

Arizona has approximately 1,599 solar installers across 417 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Arizona?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Arizona is ZIP 85253 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Arizona a good market for solar?

Arizona rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 51/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 417 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Arizona

Aggregated from 417 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in AZ ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

7.3 Million

Total Population

$64 Thousand

Avg Median Income

1,599

Registered Solar Installers

Arizona has 1,599 registered solar installers across 417 ZIP codes, serving a population of 7.3 Million. Median household income averages $64,019 — 10,981 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 51/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 3.8 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Arizona

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ZIP 85253 Pop. 17 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 86011 Pop. 4.1 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 85734 Pop. 5 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 85045 Pop. 7.5 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85083 Pop. 21 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85936 Pop. 4 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85383 Pop. 72 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 85718 Pop. 28 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 85396 Pop. 38 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 85142 Pop. 87 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Arizona ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

Best Solar Installers Markets in Arizona

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Data sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.