What does solar cost in Colorado?

Solar Panel Costs in Colorado vary by location. 2,085 solar installers operate across 527 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Colorado?

Colorado has approximately 2,085 solar installers across 527 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Colorado?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Colorado is ZIP 80547 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Colorado a good market for solar?

Colorado rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 48/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 527 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Colorado

Aggregated from 527 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in CO ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

5.8 Million

Total Population

$75 Thousand

Avg Median Income

2,085

Registered Solar Installers

Colorado has 2,085 registered solar installers across 527 ZIP codes, serving a population of 5.8 Million. Median household income averages $74,534, close to the national median.

Mixed picture. The 48/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 4.0 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Colorado

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ZIP 80547 Pop. 8 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80540 Pop. 4.6 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80310 Pop. 7.5 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 80305 Pop. 16 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80118 Pop. 6 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80913 Pop. 6.9 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 80924 Pop. 17 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80927 Pop. 7 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80530 Pop. 6.1 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 80007 Pop. 18 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Colorado

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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.