Palmdale, CA 93550 solar market data
Updated April 30, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Palmdale 93550 has 3,683 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.60/W, installations up 11.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93550 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.33/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.16%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
21.1%
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: 341–417 installs (midpoint 379)
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
93550 by year
358 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 321 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93550
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 704 | 132 | 6.74 | $4.65 |
| 2 | TESLA | 299 | 9 | 5.99 | $5.12 |
| 3 | BRIGHT OPS | 249 | 48 | 6.36 | $4.76 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 202 | 11 | 6.75 | $4.31 |
| 5 | ESP CONTRACTING | 181 | 0 | 5.56 | $3.87 |
| 6 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 174 | 1 | 6.06 | $3.91 |
| 7 | SUNPOWER | 73 | 0 | 5.63 | $5.08 |
| 8 | VIBE SOLAR | 64 | 3 | 6.66 | $4.18 |
| 9 | VERENGO | 62 | 0 | 5.19 | $5.36 |
| 10 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 59 | 1 | 5.22 | $4.40 |
| 11 | BETTER EARTH | 52 | 0 | 6.91 | $5.68 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 51 | 0 | 5.98 | $4.03 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93510 Acton | 12.3 km | 821 | $4.38 | 38 |
| 93543 Littlerock | 13.9 km | 833 | $4.47 | 36 |
| 93553 Pearblossom | 17.1 km | 138 | $4.42 | 38 |
| 93552 Palmdale | 18.7 km | 3,455 | $4.42 | 48 |
| 91011 La Canada Flintridge | 23.7 km | 1,646 | $4.06 | 60 |
| 93551 Palmdale | 24.5 km | 6,593 | $4.25 | 52 |
Same city
Other zips in Palmdale
Equipment
What gets installed in 93550
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA23.9%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY13.5%
CSI SOLAR9.8%
JINKO SOLAR5.1%
SUNPOWER4.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE48.7%
ENPHASE ENERGY25.0%
TESLA6.5%
ABB4.9%
SMA AMERICA3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93550
How many solar installations are there in 93550?
SolarDNA counts 3,683 active solar installations in Palmdale 93550, 3,630 of them residential, with data through April 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93550?
The median residential system in 93550 cost $4.60 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.33/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93550?
Installations in 93550 are up 11.5%: 358 in the trailing twelve months versus 321 before.
Who installs solar in 93550?
SUNRUN, TESLA, BRIGHT OPS lead the 357 installers with systems in 93550. The full comp set is above.
Is 93550 a good market for solar sales?
93550 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).