What does solar cost in Idaho?

Solar Panel Costs in Idaho vary by location. 641 solar installers operate across 280 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Idaho?

Idaho has approximately 641 solar installers across 280 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Idaho?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Idaho is ZIP 83712 with a score of 92/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Idaho a good market for solar?

Idaho rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 41/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 280 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Idaho

Aggregated from 280 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

1.9 Million

Total Population

$63 Thousand

Avg Median Income

641

Registered Solar Installers

Idaho has 641 registered solar installers across 280 ZIP codes, serving a population of 1.9 Million. Median household income averages $63,142 — 11,858 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 41/100 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 Idaho

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ZIP 83712 Pop. 9.3 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83642 Pop. 58 Thousand

$96 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 83844 Pop. 3.5 Thousand

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ZIP 83709 Pop. 59 Thousand

$89 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83341 Pop. 9.4 Thousand

$95 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83854 Pop. 53 Thousand

$73 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83687 Pop. 40 Thousand

$72 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 83401 Pop. 47 Thousand

$76 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83336 Pop. 6 Thousand

$85 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 83702 Pop. 24 Thousand

$83 Thousand

med. income

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Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Idaho

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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.