What does solar cost in West Virginia?

Solar Panel Costs in West Virginia vary by location. 157 solar installers operate across 738 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in West Virginia?

West Virginia has approximately 157 solar installers across 738 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in West Virginia?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in West Virginia is ZIP 25560 with a score of 92/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is West Virginia a good market for solar?

West Virginia rates as a challenging market for solar with an average opportunity score of 28/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 738 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in West Virginia

Aggregated from 738 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in WV ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Challenging

1.8 Million

Total Population

$42 Thousand

Avg Median Income

157

Registered Solar Installers

West Virginia has 157 registered solar installers across 738 ZIP codes, serving a population of 1.8 Million. Median household income averages $42,106 — 32,894 below the national median.

Hard market. The 28/100 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: 0.2 businesses per ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes in West Virginia

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ZIP 25560 Pop. 8.3 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 25414 Pop. 20 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 25420 Pop. 5.1 Thousand

$96 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 25413 Pop. 9 Thousand

$95 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 25442 Pop. 2.9 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 25405 Pop. 15 Thousand

$91 Thousand

med. income

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ZIP 25213 Pop. 6.3 Thousand

$90 Thousand

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ZIP 25425 Pop. 13 Thousand

$90 Thousand

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ZIP 25545 Pop. 5 Thousand

$90 Thousand

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#10

ZIP 26330 Pop. 15 Thousand

$87 Thousand

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Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in West 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.