Aptos, CA 95003 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Aptos 95003 has 2,004 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.75/W, installations up 6.5% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95003 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.3%
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: 122–149 installs (midpoint 135)
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
95003 by year
131 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 95003
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 430 | 22 | 6.07 | $4.66 |
| 2 | TESLA | 293 | 9 | 5.82 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 173 | 28 | 6.38 | $4.40 |
| 4 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 172 | 6 | 5.66 | $5.54 |
| 5 | SANDBAR SOLAR | 54 | 0 | 8.4 | $4.32 |
| 6 | RGS ENERGY | 46 | 0 | 6.46 | $7.00 |
| 7 | DAY ONE SOLAR | 39 | 2 | 6.52 | $4.20 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 34 | 2 | 6.16 | $6.42 |
| 9 | ARROW ENERGY | 27 | 0 | 7.04 | $3.47 |
| 10 | SUNPOWER | 24 | 0 | 26.1 | $4.66 |
| 11 | SUN METRICS | 21 | 1 | 9.5 | $3.73 |
| 12 | SOLCON SOLAR | 21 | 0 | 5.81 | $4.91 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95010 Capitola | 5.8 km | 357 | $4.83 | 37 |
| 95073 Soquel | 6.1 km | 917 | $4.93 | 40 |
| 95062 Santa Cruz | 8.7 km | 2,095 | $4.77 | 47 |
| 95065 Santa Cruz | 9.0 km | 730 | $4.86 | 39 |
| 95019 Freedom | 11.2 km | 171 | $4.93 | 36 |
| 95076 Watsonville | 14.1 km | 3,362 | $4.93 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Aptos
Equipment
What gets installed in 95003
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS15.8%
SUNPOWER13.7%
REC SOLAR8.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA8.0%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA5.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY40.3%
SOLAREDGE15.7%
SMA AMERICA10.6%
SUNPOWER10.1%
TESLA5.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95003
How many solar installations are there in 95003?
SolarDNA counts 2,004 active solar installations in Aptos 95003, 1,973 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95003?
The median residential system in 95003 cost $4.75 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95003?
Installations in 95003 are up 6.5%: 131 in the trailing twelve months versus 123 before.
Who installs solar in 95003?
ALLTERRA SOLAR, TESLA, SUNRUN lead the 218 installers with systems in 95003. The full comp set is above.
Is 95003 a good market for solar sales?
95003 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets).