Tehachapi, CA 93561 solar market data
Updated May 11, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Tehachapi 93561 has 2,712 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.47/W, installations up 8.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 93561 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.21/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.12%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
24.3%
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: 195–239 installs (midpoint 217)
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
93561 by year
208 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 192 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 93561
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 368 | 17 | 7.73 | $4.38 |
| 2 | TESLA | 356 | 7 | 6.04 | $5.10 |
| 3 | INFINITY ENERGY | 116 | 0 | 7.24 | $5.90 |
| 4 | ABUNDANT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION | 114 | 0 | 7.18 | $5.31 |
| 5 | BLAND COMPANY | 97 | 0 | 7.84 | $3.65 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 81 | 48 | 6.19 | $5.40 |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 81 | 0 | 6.86 | $5.75 |
| 8 | ESP CONTRACTING | 72 | 0 | 6.2 | $3.88 |
| 9 | SUN SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 71 | 4 | 7.76 | $4.10 |
| 10 | SUNPOWER | 58 | 2 | 3.86 | $4.25 |
| 11 | VIBE SOLAR | 57 | 1 | 8.33 | $4.47 |
| 12 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 54 | 3 | 6.49 | $5.01 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93531 Keene | 18.6 km | 60 | $4.38 | 38 |
| 93518 Caliente | 26.5 km | 71 | $4.34 | 38 |
| 93501 Mojave | 26.8 km | 219 | $4.50 | 38 |
| 93560 Rosamond | 31.2 km | 2,504 | $4.48 | 55 |
| 93203 Arvin | 35.7 km | 1,268 | $4.50 | 41 |
| 93536 Lancaster | 43.4 km | 8,880 | $4.37 | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Tehachapi
Equipment
What gets installed in 93561
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA28.4%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY7.6%
SUNPOWER7.4%
CSI SOLAR6.4%
KYOCERA SOLAR4.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.8%
SOLAREDGE28.3%
ABB5.7%
SUNPOWER5.7%
TESLA4.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 93561
How many solar installations are there in 93561?
SolarDNA counts 2,712 active solar installations in Tehachapi 93561, 2,686 of them residential, with data through May 11, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 93561?
The median residential system in 93561 cost $4.47 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.21/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 93561?
Installations in 93561 are up 8.3%: 208 in the trailing twelve months versus 192 before.
Who installs solar in 93561?
SUNRUN, TESLA, INFINITY ENERGY lead the 263 installers with systems in 93561. The full comp set is above.
Is 93561 a good market for solar sales?
93561 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 87% of U.S. zip markets).