Santa Maria, CA 93458 solar market data
Updated May 7, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Maria 93458 has 1,822 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.96/W, installations down 4.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 57% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93458 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.70/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
43 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.9%
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: 104–128 installs (midpoint 116)
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
93458 by year
118 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 123 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93458
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 755 | 64 | 3.98 | $4.54 |
| 2 | TESLA | 419 | 3 | 4.03 | $5.12 |
| 3 | PLANET SOLAR | 150 | 0 | 1.9 | — |
| 4 | SOLGEN ELECTRIC | 74 | 0 | 4.33 | $4.96 |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 49 | 17 | 4.27 | $4.26 |
| 6 | A M SUN SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 4.64 | $4.41 |
| 7 | KUUBIX ENERGY | 19 | 0 | 4.28 | $6.19 |
| 8 | SLO CIRCUIT SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 2.65 | $3.08 |
| 9 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 13 | 0 | 3.91 | $5.09 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 13 | 0 | 3.8 | $5.05 |
| 11 | ENGIE SERVICES U S | 12 | 12 | 149.02 | $2.84 |
| 12 | SKYLINE SMART ENERGY | 11 | 0 | 4.04 | $5.28 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93454 Santa Maria | 5.8 km | 1,771 | $4.79 | 47 |
| 93434 Guadalupe | 6.8 km | 515 | $4.45 | 40 |
| 93444 Nipomo | 8.5 km | 3,272 | $4.73 | 46 |
| 93429 Casmalia | 12.5 km | 5 | $5.12 | 34 |
| 93455 Santa Maria | 15.2 km | 3,791 | $4.58 | 39 |
| 93445 Oceano | 19.4 km | 326 | $4.42 | 39 |
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Other zips in Santa Maria
Equipment
What gets installed in 93458
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REC SOLAR15.7%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY13.4%
JA SOLAR11.1%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.4%
SOLARWORLD AMERICAS8.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE38.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY22.9%
ABB18.2%
TESLA6.2%
NINGBO GINLONG TECHNOLOGIES3.2%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93458
How many solar installations are there in 93458?
SolarDNA counts 1,822 active solar installations in Santa Maria 93458, 1,783 of them residential, with data through May 7, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93458?
The median residential system in 93458 cost $4.96 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.70/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93458?
Installations in 93458 are down 4.1%: 118 in the trailing twelve months versus 123 before.
Who installs solar in 93458?
SUNRUN, TESLA, PLANET SOLAR lead the 106 installers with systems in 93458. The full comp set is above.
Is 93458 a good market for solar sales?
93458 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 57% of U.S. zip markets).