Gilroy, CA 95020 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Gilroy 95020 has 6,438 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.44/W, installations down 33.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95020 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
39 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.28%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.5%
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: 242–328 installs (midpoint 285)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95020 by year
335 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 501 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95020
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 1,683 | 113 | 6.47 | $4.43 |
| 2 | TESLA | 1,010 | 44 | 9.07 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 728 | 2 | 6.55 | $4.25 |
| 4 | LEONARD ROOFING | 178 | 0 | 2.66 | $3.80 |
| 5 | PETERSENDEAN | 168 | 0 | 5.55 | $3.97 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 143 | 26 | 6.1 | $4.57 |
| 7 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 120 | 6 | 7.3 | $4.29 |
| 8 | FUTURE ENERGY SAVERS | 115 | 0 | 4.68 | $6.27 |
| 9 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 100 | 6 | 6.92 | $5.00 |
| 10 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 97 | 8 | 4.45 | $3.80 |
| 11 | COMPLETE SOLAR | 89 | 18 | 4.57 | $4.58 |
| 12 | NEXUS ENERGY SYSTEMS | 82 | 3 | 5.72 | $6.25 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95046 San Martin | 8.8 km | 545 | $4.42 | 40 |
| 95037 Morgan Hill | 15.0 km | 5,996 | $4.50 | 47 |
| 95004 Aromas | 16.0 km | 339 | $4.91 | 37 |
| 95038 Morgan Hill | 17.6 km | 8 | $4.50 | 37 |
| 95045 San Juan Bautista | 19.0 km | 323 | $4.72 | 38 |
| 95076 Watsonville | 19.7 km | 3,362 | $4.93 | 45 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95020
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER14.9%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.5%
JINKO SOLAR7.1%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA6.4%
REC SOLAR5.8%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.0%
SOLAREDGE22.7%
SUNPOWER12.1%
TESLA5.9%
FRONIUS USA5.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95020
How many solar installations are there in 95020?
SolarDNA counts 6,438 active solar installations in Gilroy 95020, 6,214 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95020?
The median residential system in 95020 cost $4.44 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95020?
Installations in 95020 are down 33.1%: 335 in the trailing twelve months versus 501 before.
Who installs solar in 95020?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 403 installers with systems in 95020. The full comp set is above.
Is 95020 a good market for solar sales?
95020 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets).