What does solar cost in New Jersey?

Solar Panel Costs in New Jersey vary by location. 2,418 solar installers operate across 598 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has approximately 2,418 solar installers across 598 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in New Jersey?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in New Jersey is ZIP 08730 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is New Jersey a good market for solar?

New Jersey rates as a good market for solar with an average opportunity score of 69/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 598 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in New Jersey

Aggregated from 598 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in NJ ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Good

9.3 Million

Total Population

$110 Thousand

Avg Median Income

2,418

Registered Solar Installers

New Jersey has 2,418 registered solar installers across 598 ZIP codes, serving a population of 9.3 Million. Median household income averages $111,631 — 36,631 above the national median.

Good numbers overall. A 69/100 state average means most New Jersey markets are workable. Some are genuinely underserved. At 4.0 solar businesses per ZIP on average, the right neighborhood can give you real breathing room.

Top ZIP Codes in New Jersey

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ZIP 08730 Pop. 5 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 08852 Pop. 17 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 08853 Pop. 5.4 Thousand

$210 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07463 Pop. 10 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07630 Pop. 7.3 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07094 Pop. 21 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07086 Pop. 17 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07078 Pop. 14 Thousand

$250 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07922 Pop. 12 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 07924 Pop. 7.8 Thousand

$230 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in New Jersey

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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.