Sun City, CA 92585 solar market data
Updated May 12, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Sun City 92585 has 4,869 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 45.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 60 — higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 99% of zips
Versus California
How 92585 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
60 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.22%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
23.4%
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: 491–665 installs (midpoint 578)
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
92585 by year
503 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 347 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92585
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNPOWER | 900 | 21 | 4.67 | $4.50 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 818 | 196 | 6.65 | $4.19 |
| 3 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 407 | 0 | 3.84 | $3.80 |
| 4 | SUNSTREET ENERGY GROUP | 293 | 0 | 3.16 | $3.80 |
| 5 | SOLCIUS | 236 | 0 | 6.13 | $4.50 |
| 6 | TESLA | 196 | 8 | 6.74 | $5.12 |
| 7 | SUNGEVITY | 143 | 0 | 7.19 | $3.78 |
| 8 | G A F ENERGY | 129 | 106 | 4.17 | $6.26 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 126 | 24 | 8.29 | $4.24 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 112 | 8 | 7.75 | $4.20 |
| 11 | SOLARMAX | 81 | 0 | 8.35 | $3.33 |
| 12 | CURRENT HOME SOLAR | 62 | 0 | 8.12 | $4.55 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92586 Sun City | 5.2 km | 3,218 | $4.06 | 51 |
| 92548 Homeland | 5.6 km | 1,085 | $4.25 | 34 |
| 92587 Quail Valley | 8.1 km | 2,735 | $4.09 | 50 |
| 92571 Perris | 8.3 km | 4,577 | $4.56 | 45 |
| 92584 Menifee | 9.1 km | 12,519 | $4.25 | 45 |
| 92567 Nuevo | 9.6 km | 946 | $4.46 | 43 |
Same city
Other zips in Sun City
Equipment
What gets installed in 92585
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA25.0%
SUNPOWER19.3%
LG ELECTRONICS9.7%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY8.9%
CSI SOLAR4.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY40.3%
SOLAREDGE28.0%
SUNPOWER15.7%
TESLA6.8%
SMA AMERICA2.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92585
How many solar installations are there in 92585?
SolarDNA counts 4,869 active solar installations in Sun City 92585, 4,860 of them residential, with data through May 12, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92585?
The median residential system in 92585 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 92585?
Installations in 92585 are up 45.0%: 503 in the trailing twelve months versus 347 before.
Who installs solar in 92585?
SUNPOWER, SUNRUN, SUNNOVA ENERGY lead the 317 installers with systems in 92585. The full comp set is above.
Is 92585 a good market for solar sales?
92585 scores 60 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).