What does solar cost in New York?

Solar Panel Costs in New York vary by location. 4,607 solar installers operate across 1,825 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in New York?

New York has approximately 4,607 solar installers across 1,825 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in New York?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in New York is ZIP 11804 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is New York a good market for solar?

New York rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 53/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 1,825 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in New York

Aggregated from 1,825 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in NY ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

20 Million

Total Population

$80 Thousand

Avg Median Income

4,607

Registered Solar Installers

New York has 4,607 registered solar installers across 1,825 ZIP codes, serving a population of 20 Million. Median household income averages $80,343 — 5,343 above the national median.

Mixed picture. The 53/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 2.5 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in New York

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ZIP 11804 Pop. 4.6 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 12972 Pop. 7.1 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 10548 Pop. 4.3 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11697 Pop. 4.1 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 13066 Pop. 13 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11579 Pop. 5 Thousand

$190 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 13104 Pop. 17 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11576 Pop. 13 Thousand

$230 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11575 Pop. 19 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 10128 Pop. 59 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in New York

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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.