What does solar cost in South Carolina?

Solar Panel Costs in South Carolina vary by location. 865 solar installers operate across 424 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in South Carolina?

South Carolina has approximately 865 solar installers across 424 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in South Carolina?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in South Carolina is ZIP 29634 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is South Carolina a good market for solar?

South Carolina rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 48/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 424 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in South Carolina

Aggregated from 424 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

5.2 Million

Total Population

$56 Thousand

Avg Median Income

865

Registered Solar Installers

South Carolina has 865 registered solar installers across 424 ZIP codes, serving a population of 5.2 Million. Median household income averages $56,091 — 18,909 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 48/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 2.0 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in South Carolina

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ZIP 29634 Pop. 6 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 29451 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 29707 Pop. 35 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29429 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29926 Pop. 25 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29910 Pop. 50 Thousand

$96 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29072 Pop. 68 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29860 Pop. 17 Thousand

$94 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29676 Pop. 6.2 Thousand

$92 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 29206 Pop. 20 Thousand

$90 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in South 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.