Los Angeles, CA 90040 solar market data
Updated May 13, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Los Angeles 90040 has 204 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.11/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90040 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.15/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.01%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
17.6%
state 12.7%
Statewide momentum
▲ 1.1%
residential solar added in California, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
2.3M systems
30.9% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
90040 by year
23 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 19 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90040
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 25 | 0 | 2.98 | $2.68 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 22 | 3 | 5.56 | $4.31 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 10 | 1 | 6.07 | $5.03 |
| 4 | BELMONT ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 139.69 | $2.07 |
| 5 | TESLA | 8 | 0 | 5.13 | $5.12 |
| 6 | PACIFICSKY SOLAR | 4 | 3 | 6.08 | $6.72 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 4 | 1 | 5.53 | $3.94 |
| 8 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 4 | 0 | 173.1 | $3.01 |
| 9 | SUNGREEN SYSTEMS | 4 | 0 | 97.94 | $2.23 |
| 10 | EDF RENEWABLES | 3 | 2 | 1143.77 | $2.18 |
| 11 | BETTER EARTH | 3 | 0 | 5.33 | $5.50 |
| 12 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 5.56 | $5.66 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90201 Bell Gardens | 2.9 km | 493 | $5.12 | 49 |
| 90270 Maywood | 3.2 km | 155 | $5.12 | 35 |
| 90022 Los Angeles | 3.7 km | 428 | $5.12 | 36 |
| 90640 Montebello | 4.5 km | 1,492 | $4.44 | 41 |
| 90240 Downey | 4.9 km | 967 | $4.02 | 57 |
| 90023 Los Angeles | 5.5 km | 171 | $5.10 | 35 |
Same city
Other zips in Los Angeles
Equipment
What gets installed in 90040
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA21.4%
AXITEC14.3%
CSI SOLAR6.0%
JINKO SOLAR6.0%
LG ELECTRONICS6.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE44.2%
ENPHASE ENERGY34.5%
SMA AMERICA4.6%
ABB3.5%
TESLA3.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90040
How many solar installations are there in 90040?
SolarDNA counts 204 active solar installations in Los Angeles 90040, 147 of them residential, with data through May 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90040?
The median residential system in 90040 cost $4.11 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.15/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 90040?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90040: too few recent installs (data runs through May 13, 2026).
Who installs solar in 90040?
CSS CONSTRUCTION, SUNRUN, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 90 installers with systems in 90040. The full comp set is above.
Is 90040 a good market for solar sales?
90040 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.