What does solar cost in Michigan?

Solar Panel Costs in Michigan vary by location. 1,580 solar installers operate across 992 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Michigan?

Michigan has approximately 1,580 solar installers across 992 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Michigan?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Michigan is ZIP 48374 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Michigan a good market for solar?

Michigan rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 52/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 992 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Michigan

Aggregated from 992 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in MI ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

10 Million

Total Population

$69 Thousand

Avg Median Income

1,580

Registered Solar Installers

Michigan has 1,580 registered solar installers across 992 ZIP codes, serving a population of 10 Million. Median household income averages $69,155 — 5,845 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 52/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 1.6 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Michigan

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ZIP 48374 Pop. 18 Thousand

$190 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 48360 Pop. 12 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 48825 Pop. 11 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 48331 Pop. 22 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 48138 Pop. 11 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 48323 Pop. 17 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 48025 Pop. 15 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 48168 Pop. 25 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 48306 Pop. 28 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 48109 Pop. 5.7 Thousand

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Michigan

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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.