Richmond, CA 94805 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Richmond 94805 has 756 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.12/W, installations up 21.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 94805 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.86/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
43 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
13.8%
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: 56–70 installs (midpoint 63)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±11% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
94805 by year
57 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 47 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 94805
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TESLA | 106 | 2 | 3.94 | $5.12 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 92 | 9 | 4.42 | $4.51 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 37 | 0 | 7.44 | $4.40 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 31 | 13 | 4.54 | $6.32 |
| 5 | SUNGEVITY | 23 | 0 | 3.16 | $4.11 |
| 6 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 18 | 0 | 4.82 | $5.52 |
| 7 | HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR | 17 | 0 | 2.68 | $6.09 |
| 8 | HOT WATTS TECHNOLOGY | 12 | 1 | 3.96 | $4.45 |
| 9 | KOTA CONSTRUCTION | 12 | 1 | 4.99 | $5.70 |
| 10 | BETTER EARTH | 12 | 0 | 4.66 | $5.45 |
| 11 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 12 | 0 | 4.92 | $6.03 |
| 12 | A1 SUN | 9 | 1 | 4.06 | $5.37 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94804 Richmond | 1.9 km | 1,635 | $5.12 | 55 |
| 94801 Richmond | 3.4 km | 1,248 | $5.13 | 41 |
| 94806 San Pablo | 3.6 km | 1,783 | $4.95 | 44 |
| 94530 El Cerrito | 3.7 km | 1,759 | $4.84 | 45 |
| 94803 El Sobrante | 4.3 km | 1,777 | $4.95 | 48 |
| 94706 Albany | 6.3 km | 1,014 | $4.87 | 44 |
Same city
Other zips in Richmond
Equipment
What gets installed in 94805
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA16.2%
SUNPOWER10.0%
CSI SOLAR7.6%
TRINA SOLAR7.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY6.2%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY33.7%
SOLAREDGE29.4%
SUNPOWER7.1%
SMA AMERICA6.9%
TESLA5.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 94805
How many solar installations are there in 94805?
SolarDNA counts 756 active solar installations in Richmond 94805, 747 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 94805?
The median residential system in 94805 cost $5.12 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.86/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 94805?
Installations in 94805 are up 21.3%: 57 in the trailing twelve months versus 47 before.
Who installs solar in 94805?
TESLA, SUNRUN, SUNPOWER lead the 164 installers with systems in 94805. The full comp set is above.
Is 94805 a good market for solar sales?
94805 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 58% of U.S. zip markets).