Los Angeles, CA 90042 solar market data
Updated June 6, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Los Angeles 90042 has 467 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.97/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 19% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90042 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.71/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
37 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.02%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.2%
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
90042 by year
47 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 47 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90042
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 194 | 0 | 4 | $5.10 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 15 | 0 | 4.89 | $4.07 |
| 3 | VERENGO | 15 | 0 | 5.69 | $4.80 |
| 4 | AMERICAN SOLAR DIRECT | 14 | 0 | 3.98 | $6.00 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 14 | 0 | 3.73 | $4.22 |
| 6 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 8 | 0 | 6.28 | $3.56 |
| 7 | REC SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 4.45 | $4.10 |
| 8 | VIA SOLAR | 7 | 0 | 4.91 | $5.21 |
| 9 | FIDELITY HOME ENERGY | 6 | 0 | 1.93 | $8.71 |
| 10 | PETERSENDEAN | 6 | 0 | 4.98 | $4.13 |
| 11 | SOLARMAX | 6 | 0 | 5.45 | $3.77 |
| 12 | AMERICAN SOLAR SOLUTION | 5 | 0 | 3.8 | $7.31 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90041 Los Angeles | 2.6 km | 392 | $4.98 | 37 |
| 90065 Los Angeles | 3.2 km | 570 | $4.90 | 38 |
| 91030 South Pasadena | 3.5 km | 978 | $4.25 | 56 |
| 90032 Los Angeles | 4.0 km | 272 | $5.08 | 36 |
| 90031 Los Angeles | 4.4 km | 148 | $5.00 | 36 |
| 90039 Los Angeles | 6.1 km | 434 | $4.93 | 37 |
Same city
Other zips in Los Angeles
Equipment
What gets installed in 90042
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
KYOCERA SOLAR18.1%
TRINA SOLAR17.8%
SUNPOWER10.7%
CSI SOLAR8.9%
LG ELECTRONICS7.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE28.5%
ABB18.8%
POWER-ONE14.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY14.3%
SMA AMERICA10.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90042
How many solar installations are there in 90042?
SolarDNA counts 467 active solar installations in Los Angeles 90042, 461 of them residential, with data through June 6, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 90042?
The median residential system in 90042 cost $4.97 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.71/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90042?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90042: insufficient recent data (data runs through June 6, 2019).
Who installs solar in 90042?
TESLA, SUNRUN, VERENGO lead the 111 installers with systems in 90042. The full comp set is above.
Is 90042 a good market for solar sales?
90042 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 19% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.