Santa Cruz, CA 95062 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Cruz 95062 has 2,095 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.77/W, installations up 3.0% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95062 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.50/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.4%
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: 124–152 installs (midpoint 138)
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
95062 by year
136 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 132 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95062
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 523 | 24 | 4.64 | $4.65 |
| 2 | TESLA | 214 | 4 | 6.12 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 201 | 12 | 5.87 | $5.75 |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 182 | 19 | 5.5 | $4.41 |
| 5 | SANDBAR SOLAR | 87 | 0 | 15.87 | $4.19 |
| 6 | RGS ENERGY | 77 | 0 | 4.48 | $7.72 |
| 7 | DAY ONE SOLAR | 56 | 5 | 4.51 | $4.97 |
| 8 | SOLCON SOLAR | 52 | 0 | 4.86 | $5.72 |
| 9 | SUNPOWER | 37 | 0 | 9.1 | $4.50 |
| 10 | ECOENERGIES | 26 | 0 | 3.82 | $8.12 |
| 11 | SANDBAR | 23 | 7 | 4.36 | $5.01 |
| 12 | INDEPENDENT ENERGY SYSTEMS | 20 | 0 | 5.28 | $8.13 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95010 Capitola | 2.9 km | 357 | $4.83 | 37 |
| 95065 Santa Cruz | 4.1 km | 730 | $4.86 | 39 |
| 95073 Soquel | 4.9 km | 917 | $4.93 | 40 |
| 95064 Santa Cruz | 6.7 km | 36 | $4.83 | 36 |
| 95003 Aptos | 8.7 km | 2,004 | $4.75 | 48 |
| 95066 Scotts Valley | 10.0 km | 1,411 | $4.50 | 46 |
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Other zips in Santa Cruz
Equipment
What gets installed in 95062
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS15.4%
SUNPOWER15.0%
REC SOLAR8.1%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA7.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.1%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY45.2%
SOLAREDGE14.8%
SUNPOWER10.5%
SMA AMERICA10.4%
ABB3.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95062
How many solar installations are there in 95062?
SolarDNA counts 2,095 active solar installations in Santa Cruz 95062, 2,039 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95062?
The median residential system in 95062 cost $4.77 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.50/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95062?
Installations in 95062 are up 3.0%: 136 in the trailing twelve months versus 132 before.
Who installs solar in 95062?
ALLTERRA SOLAR, TESLA, SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES lead the 212 installers with systems in 95062. The full comp set is above.
Is 95062 a good market for solar sales?
95062 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 75% of U.S. zip markets).