What does solar cost in Virginia?

Solar Panel Costs in Virginia vary by location. 1,256 solar installers operate across 858 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Virginia?

Virginia has approximately 1,256 solar installers across 858 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Virginia?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Virginia is ZIP 22182 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Virginia a good market for solar?

Virginia 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 858 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Virginia

Aggregated from 858 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in VA ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

7.6 Million

Total Population

$70 Thousand

Avg Median Income

1,256

Registered Solar Installers

Virginia has 1,256 registered solar installers across 858 ZIP codes, serving a population of 7.6 Million. Median household income averages $69,871 — 5,129 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 1.5 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Virginia

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ZIP 22182 Pop. 28 Thousand

$200 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 22181 Pop. 16 Thousand

$210 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 22180 Pop. 27 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 24061 Pop. 9.2 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 22207 Pop. 35 Thousand

$240 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 22213 Pop. 4.1 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 22807 Pop. 5.5 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 22301 Pop. 14 Thousand

$190 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 22302 Pop. 18 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 22124 Pop. 19 Thousand

$220 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Virginia

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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.