What does solar cost in Tennessee?

Solar Panel Costs in Tennessee vary by location. 1,043 solar installers operate across 636 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has approximately 1,043 solar installers across 636 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Tennessee?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Tennessee is ZIP 37046 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Tennessee a good market for solar?

Tennessee rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 50/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 636 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Tennessee

Aggregated from 636 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in TN ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

7 Million

Total Population

$60 Thousand

Avg Median Income

1,043

Registered Solar Installers

Tennessee has 1,043 registered solar installers across 636 ZIP codes, serving a population of 7 Million. Median household income averages $59,699 — 15,301 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 50/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 1.6 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Tennessee

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ZIP 37046 Pop. 6.6 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 38139 Pop. 16 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 38138 Pop. 25 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 38120 Pop. 13 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37205 Pop. 25 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37215 Pop. 22 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37220 Pop. 5.5 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 37010 Pop. 5.1 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 37377 Pop. 17 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 37302 Pop. 5.3 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Tennessee

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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.