Palmdale, CA 93551 solar market data
Updated April 29, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Palmdale 93551 has 6,593 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations up 14.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 95% of zips
Versus California
How 93551 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
52 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.29%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
16.6%
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: 475–581 installs (midpoint 528)
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
93551 by year
493 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 431 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93551
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,457 | 191 | 7.94 | $4.45 |
| 2 | TESLA | 588 | 25 | 7.37 | $5.10 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 411 | 28 | 8.86 | $4.25 |
| 4 | VERENGO | 280 | 0 | 5.34 | $5.16 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 246 | 12 | 8.08 | $4.28 |
| 6 | CSS CONSTRUCTION | 242 | 0 | 4.55 | $1.88 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 192 | 30 | 8.05 | $4.32 |
| 8 | VIBE SOLAR | 163 | 11 | 10.71 | $4.20 |
| 9 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 135 | 11 | 7.4 | $4.04 |
| 10 | SUNGEVITY | 128 | 0 | 6.65 | $3.93 |
| 11 | SOLAR SHOPPERS | 127 | 0 | 9.77 | $4.06 |
| 12 | REVOLT ELECTRIC | 106 | 0 | 7.89 | $3.50 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93534 Lancaster | 12.4 km | 2,730 | $4.65 | 59 |
| 93510 Acton | 13.5 km | 821 | $4.38 | 38 |
| 93552 Palmdale | 19.3 km | 3,455 | $4.42 | 48 |
| 93536 Lancaster | 20.5 km | 8,880 | $4.37 | 49 |
| 93550 Palmdale | 24.5 km | 3,683 | $4.60 | 50 |
| 93543 Littlerock | 26.9 km | 833 | $4.47 | 36 |
Same city
Other zips in Palmdale
Equipment
What gets installed in 93551
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
SUNPOWER10.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY9.1%
CSI SOLAR7.3%
JINKO SOLAR6.0%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE39.1%
ENPHASE ENERGY27.2%
SMA AMERICA6.0%
SUNPOWER5.9%
TESLA5.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93551
How many solar installations are there in 93551?
SolarDNA counts 6,593 active solar installations in Palmdale 93551, 6,547 of them residential, with data through April 29, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93551?
The median residential system in 93551 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 93551?
Installations in 93551 are up 14.4%: 493 in the trailing twelve months versus 431 before.
Who installs solar in 93551?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 455 installers with systems in 93551. The full comp set is above.
Is 93551 a good market for solar sales?
93551 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets).