What does solar cost in North Dakota?

Solar Panel Costs in North Dakota vary by location. 273 solar installers operate across 388 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in North Dakota?

North Dakota has approximately 273 solar installers across 388 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in North Dakota?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in North Dakota is ZIP 58078 with a score of 85/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is North Dakota a good market for solar?

North Dakota rates as a challenging market for solar with an average opportunity score of 35/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 388 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in North Dakota

Aggregated from 388 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Challenging

780 Thousand

Total Population

$75 Thousand

Avg Median Income

273

Registered Solar Installers

North Dakota has 273 registered solar installers across 388 ZIP codes, serving a population of 780 Thousand. Median household income averages $74,916, close to the national median.

Hard market. The 35/100 average reflects real headwinds: permit costs, thin population density, or low foot traffic in most ZIP codes. The top performers are outliers, not the norm. Average competition density: 0.7 businesses per ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes in North Dakota

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ZIP 58078 Pop. 40 Thousand

$97 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 58105 Pop. 2.7 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 58601 Pop. 30 Thousand

$81 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 58104 Pop. 47 Thousand

$85 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 58801 Pop. 34 Thousand

$90 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 58701 Pop. 33 Thousand

$75 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 58504 Pop. 30 Thousand

$79 Thousand

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ZIP 58237 Pop. 5.1 Thousand

$68 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 58047 Pop. 5.1 Thousand

$140 Thousand

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#10

ZIP 58503 Pop. 37 Thousand

$110 Thousand

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Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in North Dakota

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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.