What does solar cost in North Carolina?

Solar Panel Costs in North Carolina vary by location. 2,764 solar installers operate across 853 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has approximately 2,764 solar installers across 853 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in North Carolina?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in North Carolina is ZIP 27518 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is North Carolina a good market for solar?

North Carolina 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 853 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in North Carolina

Aggregated from 853 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

11 Million

Total Population

$60 Thousand

Avg Median Income

2,764

Registered Solar Installers

North Carolina has 2,764 registered solar installers across 853 ZIP codes, serving a population of 11 Million. Median household income averages $59,694 — 15,306 below 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 3.2 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in North Carolina

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ZIP 27518 Pop. 19 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 27523 Pop. 18 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 27310 Pop. 8.6 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 27571 Pop. 8.9 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 27608 Pop. 13 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 27562 Pop. 5 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 28207 Pop. 9.7 Thousand

$210 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 28310 Pop. 10 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 28223 Pop. 4.2 Thousand

100

score

#10

ZIP 27587 Pop. 82 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in North Carolina

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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.