Montebello, CA 90640 solar market data
Updated May 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Montebello 90640 has 1,492 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.44/W, installations down 17.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 90640 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.18/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.07%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
17.4%
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: 145–177 installs (midpoint 161)
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
90640 by year
177 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 215 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 90640
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNPOWER | 214 | 0 | 4.83 | $4.49 |
| 2 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 206 | 0 | 3.02 | $3.80 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 154 | 62 | 6.04 | $3.97 |
| 4 | TESLA | 96 | 5 | 6.09 | $5.10 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 39 | 7 | 6.75 | $5.09 |
| 6 | SUNNOVA ENERGY CORPORATION | 37 | 9 | 2.82 | — |
| 7 | VERENGO | 27 | 0 | 5.49 | $4.75 |
| 8 | LOS ANGELES SOLAR PROS | 26 | 3 | 8.9 | $3.20 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 25 | 10 | 7.71 | $4.21 |
| 10 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 20 | 1 | 5.99 | $4.63 |
| 11 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 17 | 0 | 46.71 | $3.06 |
| 12 | G A F ENERGY | 16 | 13 | 3.1 | $8.11 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90660 Pico Rivera | 3.6 km | 1,576 | $4.58 | 50 |
| 91755 Monterey Park | 3.9 km | 638 | $3.82 | 48 |
| 90022 Los Angeles | 4.2 km | 428 | $5.12 | 36 |
| 90040 Los Angeles | 4.5 km | 204 | $4.11 | 40 |
| 91754 Monterey Park | 4.6 km | 836 | $4.15 | 47 |
| 90606 Whittier | 5.9 km | 826 | $4.59 | 41 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 90640
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA33.1%
SUNPOWER15.8%
CSI SOLAR5.6%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY4.2%
JA SOLAR HOLDING3.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY47.4%
SOLAREDGE23.1%
SUNPOWER12.8%
TESLA4.1%
ABB2.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 90640
How many solar installations are there in 90640?
SolarDNA counts 1,492 active solar installations in Montebello 90640, 1,446 of them residential, with data through May 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 90640?
The median residential system in 90640 cost $4.44 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.18/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 90640?
Installations in 90640 are down 17.7%: 177 in the trailing twelve months versus 215 before.
Who installs solar in 90640?
SUNPOWER, SUNNOVA ENERGY, SUNRUN lead the 265 installers with systems in 90640. The full comp set is above.
Is 90640 a good market for solar sales?
90640 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets).