What does solar cost in California?

Solar Panel Costs in California vary by location. 9,654 solar installers operate across 1,802 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in California?

California has approximately 9,654 solar installers across 1,802 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in California?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in California is ZIP 95671 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is California a good market for solar?

California rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 59/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 1,802 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in California

Aggregated from 1,802 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in CA ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

39 Million

Total Population

$87 Thousand

Avg Median Income

9,654

Registered Solar Installers

California has 9,654 registered solar installers across 1,802 ZIP codes, serving a population of 39 Million. Median household income averages $86,920 — 11,920 above the national median.

Mixed picture. The 59/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 5.4 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in California

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ZIP 95671 Pop. 4.2 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 95614 Pop. 4.5 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 92625 Pop. 12 Thousand

$200 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 92657 Pop. 10 Thousand

$200 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 92705 Pop. 49 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 92823 Pop. 5.1 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 93108 Pop. 12 Thousand

$220 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 93109 Pop. 11 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 93410 Pop. 7 Thousand

100

score

#10

ZIP 93465 Pop. 10 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in California

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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.