Los Angeles, CA 90049 solar market data
Updated November 4, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Los Angeles 90049 has 396 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.90/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 19% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90049 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.63/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
0.0%
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
90049 by year
23 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 29 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90049
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 69 | 0 | 7.94 | $5.10 |
| 2 | EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION | 14 | 0 | 10.51 | $5.93 |
| 3 | LA SOLAR GROUP | 12 | 0 | 12.13 | $3.15 |
| 4 | ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC | 11 | 0 | 6.59 | $6.70 |
| 5 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR STORE | 11 | 0 | 7.39 | $8.72 |
| 6 | VERENGO | 11 | 0 | 7.78 | $4.28 |
| 7 | SOLAR FORWARD | 9 | 0 | 10.8 | $5.09 |
| 8 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOLAR ENERGY | 9 | 0 | 8.35 | $5.38 |
| 9 | PETERSENDEAN | 8 | 0 | 7.01 | $4.08 |
| 10 | GREEN CONVERGENCE | 7 | 0 | 10.87 | $4.59 |
| 11 | SUNGEVITY | 7 | 0 | 5.97 | $4.78 |
| 12 | ADR ELECTRIC | 6 | 0 | 7.29 | $4.58 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90024 Los Angeles | 3.1 km | 113 | $4.69 | 37 |
| 90025 Los Angeles | 3.3 km | 141 | $4.78 | 37 |
| 90404 Santa Monica | 4.4 km | 200 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 90402 Santa Monica | 4.4 km | 570 | $4.56 | 40 |
| 90403 Santa Monica | 4.5 km | 249 | $4.48 | 39 |
| 90272 Pacific Palisades | 5.2 km | 426 | $4.98 | 37 |
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Other zips in Los Angeles
Equipment
What gets installed in 90049
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER23.1%
CSI SOLAR11.8%
TRINA SOLAR10.5%
KYOCERA SOLAR9.2%
LG ELECTRONICS6.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE25.8%
SMA AMERICA19.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY17.5%
POWER-ONE11.6%
SUNPOWER9.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90049
How many solar installations are there in 90049?
SolarDNA counts 396 active solar installations in Los Angeles 90049, 390 of them residential, with data through November 4, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 90049?
The median residential system in 90049 cost $4.90 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.63/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90049?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 90049: insufficient recent data (data runs through November 4, 2019).
Who installs solar in 90049?
TESLA, EMPOWER CONSTRUCTION, LA SOLAR GROUP lead the 119 installers with systems in 90049. The full comp set is above.
Is 90049 a good market for solar sales?
90049 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 19% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.