What does solar cost in Minnesota?

Solar Panel Costs in Minnesota vary by location. 1,147 solar installers operate across 881 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has approximately 1,147 solar installers across 881 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Minnesota?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Minnesota is ZIP 55446 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Minnesota a good market for solar?

Minnesota rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 49/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 881 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Minnesota

Aggregated from 881 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

5.7 Million

Total Population

$78 Thousand

Avg Median Income

1,147

Registered Solar Installers

Minnesota has 1,147 registered solar installers across 881 ZIP codes, serving a population of 5.7 Million. Median household income averages $78,457, close to the national median.

Mixed picture. The 49/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 1.3 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Minnesota

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ZIP 55446 Pop. 28 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 55455 Pop. 5.2 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 55073 Pop. 4.1 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 55439 Pop. 9.5 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 55436 Pop. 15 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 55424 Pop. 10 Thousand

$240 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 55419 Pop. 30 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 55042 Pop. 13 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 55417 Pop. 26 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 55415 Pop. 6.5 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Minnesota

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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.