South Gate, CA 90280 solar market data
Updated May 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
South Gate 90280 has 933 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.11/W, installations up 7.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90280 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.84/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
19.3%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 80–98 installs (midpoint 89)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
90280 by year
86 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 80 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90280
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 105 | 1 | 15.33 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 88 | 8 | 5.25 | $4.32 |
| 3 | PACIFICSKY SOLAR | 48 | 0 | 6.11 | $6.10 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 40 | 2 | 6.68 | $4.58 |
| 5 | SKYLINE SMART ENERGY | 39 | 7 | 6.29 | $5.96 |
| 6 | SOUTH WEST BUILDERS | 26 | 12 | 5.77 | $9.23 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 24 | 15 | 5.59 | $4.65 |
| 8 | BETTER EARTH | 19 | 0 | 6.28 | $5.60 |
| 9 | ESP CONTRACTING | 17 | 0 | 5.15 | $6.20 |
| 10 | PGS SOLAR AND SMART HOMES | 17 | 0 | 6 | $4.75 |
| 11 | SUNTIME ENERGY | 15 | 0 | 4.82 | $5.10 |
| 12 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 14 | 0 | 4.01 | — |
Equipment
What gets installed in 90280
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA22.3%
CSI SOLAR12.1%
KYOCERA SOLAR7.0%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.0%
SUNPOWER5.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE39.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY33.1%
ABB9.2%
SMA AMERICA3.8%
TESLA3.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90280
How many solar installations are there in 90280?
SolarDNA counts 933 active solar installations in South Gate 90280, 907 of them residential, with data through May 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90280?
The median residential system in 90280 cost $5.11 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.84/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90280?
Installations in 90280 are up 7.5%: 86 in the trailing twelve months versus 80 before.
Who installs solar in 90280?
TESLA, SUNRUN, PACIFICSKY SOLAR lead the 204 installers with systems in 90280. The full comp set is above.
Is 90280 a good market for solar sales?
90280 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets).