Oceanside, CA 92056 solar market data
Updated April 9, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oceanside 92056 has 5,937 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.28/W, installations down 7.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92056 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.26%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.5%
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: 196–240 installs (midpoint 218)
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
92056 by year
226 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 243 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92056
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,133 | 73 | 5.22 | $4.68 |
| 2 | TESLA | 458 | 5 | 16.61 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 389 | 3 | 8.06 | $4.23 |
| 4 | BAKER ELECTRIC SOLAR | 296 | 0 | 7.67 | $4.34 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 282 | 0 | 5.33 | $4.05 |
| 6 | STELLAR SOLAR | 209 | 11 | 6.8 | $4.11 |
| 7 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 176 | 8 | 4.44 | $4.66 |
| 8 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 117 | 0 | 5.47 | $5.34 |
| 9 | FREEDOM SOLAR POWER TX | 107 | 0 | 5.06 | $4.26 |
| 10 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 88 | 0 | 4.63 | $4.29 |
| 11 | SUNLINE ENERGY | 81 | 2 | 6.06 | $3.81 |
| 12 | INFINITY ENERGY | 78 | 0 | 4.33 | $4.64 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92083 Vista | 3.2 km | 2,724 | $4.32 | 39 |
| 92010 Carlsbad | 4.0 km | 1,945 | $4.03 | 43 |
| 92057 Oceanside | 5.2 km | 6,590 | $4.38 | 58 |
| 92081 Vista | 5.4 km | 3,078 | $4.20 | 46 |
| 92008 Carlsbad | 5.6 km | 3,038 | $3.97 | 50 |
| 92084 Vista | 5.8 km | 5,347 | $4.20 | 52 |
Same city
Other zips in Oceanside
Equipment
What gets installed in 92056
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.5%
SUNPOWER13.0%
LG ELECTRONICS10.1%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.1%
JINKO SOLAR5.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE34.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY31.7%
SUNPOWER9.5%
ABB5.1%
SMA AMERICA4.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92056
How many solar installations are there in 92056?
SolarDNA counts 5,937 active solar installations in Oceanside 92056, 5,862 of them residential, with data through April 9, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92056?
The median residential system in 92056 cost $4.28 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 92056?
Installations in 92056 are down 7.0%: 226 in the trailing twelve months versus 243 before.
Who installs solar in 92056?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 440 installers with systems in 92056. The full comp set is above.
Is 92056 a good market for solar sales?
92056 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets).