Costa Mesa, CA 92626 solar market data
Updated April 18, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Costa Mesa 92626 has 1,875 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.34/W, installations up 53.8% 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 92626 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.07/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
60 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
20.2%
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: 137–185 installs (midpoint 161)
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
92626 by year
140 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 91 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 92626
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 302 | 50 | 7.1 | $4.39 |
| 2 | TESLA | 280 | 8 | 6.51 | $5.12 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 61 | 7 | 7.83 | $4.66 |
| 4 | SUNPOWER | 50 | 0 | 105.47 | $4.99 |
| 5 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 38 | 1 | 6.37 | $4.09 |
| 6 | ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES | 32 | 9 | 7.42 | $3.54 |
| 7 | VERENGO | 30 | 0 | 5.92 | $4.57 |
| 8 | BETTER EARTH | 29 | 0 | 8.36 | $5.04 |
| 9 | BRIGHT OPS | 26 | 4 | 7.16 | $4.12 |
| 10 | VASCO SOLAR | 22 | 1 | 6.34 | $3.73 |
| 11 | SOLAR OPTIMUM DESIGN ELECTRIC | 18 | 0 | 8.7 | $2.89 |
| 12 | PEAK POWER SOLUTIONS | 17 | 2 | 7.44 | $5.80 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92627 Costa Mesa | 3.6 km | 1,245 | $4.24 | 57 |
| 92707 Santa Ana | 4.8 km | 920 | $4.67 | 40 |
| 92704 Santa Ana | 5.0 km | 1,511 | $4.47 | 42 |
| 92708 Fountain Valley | 5.1 km | 2,948 | $4.01 | 54 |
| 92646 Huntington Beach | 5.8 km | 3,023 | $4.17 | 48 |
| 92660 Newport Beach | 6.7 km | 1,145 | $4.11 | 46 |
Same city
Other zips in Costa Mesa
Equipment
What gets installed in 92626
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.5%
SUNPOWER7.8%
LG ELECTRONICS7.7%
REC GROUP5.9%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY4.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.3%
SOLAREDGE32.2%
ABB6.5%
TESLA6.1%
SMA AMERICA4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 92626
How many solar installations are there in 92626?
SolarDNA counts 1,875 active solar installations in Costa Mesa 92626, 1,834 of them residential, with data through April 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 92626?
The median residential system in 92626 cost $4.34 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.07/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 92626?
Installations in 92626 are up 53.8%: 140 in the trailing twelve months versus 91 before.
Who installs solar in 92626?
SUNRUN, TESLA, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 355 installers with systems in 92626. The full comp set is above.
Is 92626 a good market for solar sales?
92626 scores 60 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 99% of U.S. zip markets).