La Mirada, CA 90638 solar market data
Updated May 6, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
La Mirada 90638 has 2,094 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.43/W, installations up 46.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 59 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus California
How 90638 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.16/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
59 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
18.1%
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: 177–239 installs (midpoint 208)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
90638 by year
181 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 124 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90638
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 346 | 41 | 6.54 | $4.52 |
| 2 | TESLA | 248 | 10 | 6.79 | $5.12 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 95 | 28 | 6.66 | $4.65 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 94 | 15 | 6.72 | $4.31 |
| 5 | SUNPOWER | 59 | 0 | 6.61 | $4.30 |
| 6 | SWSS ELECTRIC | 40 | 0 | 6.18 | $0.99 |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 37 | 1 | 6.83 | $4.44 |
| 8 | VERENGO | 34 | 0 | 6.27 | $4.71 |
| 9 | ESP CONTRACTING | 33 | 0 | 7.18 | $4.20 |
| 10 | ZERO ENERGY ASSOCIATES | 32 | 0 | 2.33 | $10.34 |
| 11 | PETERSENDEAN | 31 | 0 | 7.9 | $3.93 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 31 | 0 | 7.51 | $3.80 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90604 Whittier | 2.6 km | 1,444 | $4.68 | 46 |
| 90621 Buena Park | 3.8 km | 1,278 | $4.25 | 53 |
| 90603 Whittier | 4.4 km | 1,019 | $4.41 | 50 |
| 90605 Whittier | 4.5 km | 1,249 | $4.63 | 47 |
| 92833 Fullerton | 6.1 km | 1,965 | $4.17 | 49 |
| 90631 La Habra | 6.3 km | 2,833 | $4.25 | 51 |
Same city
Other zips in La Mirada
Equipment
What gets installed in 90638
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.7%
SUNPOWER7.3%
CSI SOLAR7.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY4.9%
LG ELECTRONICS4.2%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE36.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY35.6%
ABB5.5%
TESLA4.9%
SUNPOWER4.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90638
How many solar installations are there in 90638?
SolarDNA counts 2,094 active solar installations in La Mirada 90638, 2,062 of them residential, with data through May 6, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90638?
The median residential system in 90638 cost $4.43 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.16/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90638?
Installations in 90638 are up 46.0%: 181 in the trailing twelve months versus 124 before.
Who installs solar in 90638?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BRIGHT OPS lead the 354 installers with systems in 90638. The full comp set is above.
Is 90638 a good market for solar sales?
90638 scores 59 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).