What does solar cost in District of Columbia?

Solar Panel Costs in District of Columbia vary by location. 233 solar installers operate across 102 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has approximately 233 solar installers across 102 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in District of Columbia?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in District of Columbia is ZIP 20194 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is District of Columbia a good market for solar?

District of Columbia rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 55/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 102 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in District of Columbia

Aggregated from 102 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

1.7 Million

Total Population

$94 Thousand

Avg Median Income

233

Registered Solar Installers

District of Columbia has 233 registered solar installers across 102 ZIP codes, serving a population of 1.7 Million. Median household income averages $94,089 — 19,089 above the national median.

Mixed picture. The 55/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 2.3 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in District of Columbia

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ZIP 20194 Pop. 12 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20190 Pop. 22 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20180 Pop. 7.8 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20158 Pop. 5.1 Thousand

$210 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20152 Pop. 36 Thousand

$190 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20151 Pop. 23 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20148 Pop. 64 Thousand

$230 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20141 Pop. 8.3 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 20121 Pop. 28 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 20120 Pop. 43 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in District of Columbia ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

Best Solar Installers Markets in District of Columbia

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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.