What does solar cost in Wisconsin?

Solar Panel Costs in Wisconsin vary by location. 1,109 solar installers operate across 783 ZIP codes. Use our calculator for a precise estimate.

How many solar installers are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has approximately 1,109 solar installers across 783 ZIP codes, based on Census Bureau business pattern data.

What is the best area for solar in Wisconsin?

Based on our opportunity scoring (walkability, income, and competition), the top-rated area in Wisconsin is ZIP 53527 with a score of 100/100. See our full rankings for the top 20 locations.

Is Wisconsin a good market for solar?

Wisconsin rates as a fair market for solar with an average opportunity score of 53/100. The score factors in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition across 783 scored ZIP codes.

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Solar Panel Costs in Wisconsin

Aggregated from 783 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

5.9 Million

Total Population

$74 Thousand

Avg Median Income

1,109

Registered Solar Installers

Wisconsin has 1,109 registered solar installers across 783 ZIP codes, serving a population of 5.9 Million. Median household income averages $73,977, close to the national median.

Mixed picture. The 53/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 1.4 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Wisconsin

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ZIP 53527 Pop. 12 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 53217 Pop. 30 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 53097 Pop. 7.3 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 53119 Pop. 5.7 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 53033 Pop. 6.2 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 54171 Pop. 4 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 53555 Pop. 8.7 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 54015 Pop. 4.1 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 53104 Pop. 5.8 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 53531 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

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

Best Solar Installers Markets in Wisconsin

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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.