What does solar cost in Iowa?

Solar Panel Costs in Iowa vary by location. 533 solar installers operate across 970 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Iowa?

Iowa has approximately 533 solar installers across 970 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Iowa?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Iowa is ZIP 52411 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Iowa a good market for solar?

Iowa 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 970 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Iowa

Aggregated from 970 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in IA ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

3.2 Million

Total Population

$72 Thousand

Avg Median Income

533

Registered Solar Installers

Iowa has 533 registered solar installers across 970 ZIP codes, serving a population of 3.2 Million. Median household income averages $71,670, close to 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 0.5 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Iowa

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ZIP 52411 Pop. 8.4 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 51054 Pop. 5.6 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 50226 Pop. 7.3 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 52068 Pop. 4.6 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 50013 Pop. 4.2 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 50124 Pop. 4.7 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 50323 Pop. 17 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 52242 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 52338 Pop. 3.9 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 52333 Pop. 7.4 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Iowa

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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.