Riverside, CA 92509 solar market data
Updated May 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Riverside 92509 has 5,508 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 7.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 92509 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.24%
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: 512–626 installs (midpoint 569)
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
92509 by year
549 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 512 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92509
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 729 | 210 | 7.72 | $4.02 |
| 2 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 556 | 0 | 3.84 | $3.80 |
| 3 | TESLA | 439 | 15 | 6.86 | $5.12 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 302 | 32 | 7.68 | $4.65 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 243 | 28 | 8.29 | $4.12 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 217 | 9 | 5.23 | $4.25 |
| 7 | SOLARMAX | 172 | 0 | 7 | $3.44 |
| 8 | SUNGEVITY | 135 | 0 | 7.15 | $3.93 |
| 9 | ESP CONTRACTING | 121 | 0 | 7.21 | $4.44 |
| 10 | V3 ELECTRIC | 115 | 21 | 6.97 | $5.24 |
| 11 | SOLCIUS | 78 | 0 | 6.12 | $4.88 |
| 12 | VERENGO | 74 | 0 | 6.3 | $4.86 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92337 Fontana | 5.7 km | 2,132 | $4.46 | 39 |
| 92501 Riverside | 7.1 km | 173 | $4.22 | 39 |
| 92518 March Air Reserve Base | 7.2 km | 17 | $2.72 | 46 |
| 92514 Riverside | 7.2 km | 37 | $3.05 | 44 |
| 91752 Mira Loma | 7.3 km | 3,353 | $3.15 | 59 |
| 92316 Bloomington | 8.2 km | 1,092 | $4.15 | 36 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 92509
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA30.0%
CSI SOLAR9.5%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.7%
SUNPOWER6.2%
LG ELECTRONICS5.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY45.1%
SOLAREDGE30.8%
SUNPOWER4.7%
ABB4.5%
TESLA4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92509
How many solar installations are there in 92509?
SolarDNA counts 5,508 active solar installations in Riverside 92509, 5,469 of them residential, with data through May 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92509?
The median residential system in 92509 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92509?
Installations in 92509 are up 7.2%: 549 in the trailing twelve months versus 512 before.
Who installs solar in 92509?
SUNRUN, SUNNOVA ENERGY, TESLA lead the 448 installers with systems in 92509. The full comp set is above.
Is 92509 a good market for solar sales?
92509 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets).