Santa Cruz, CA 95065 solar market data
Updated April 16, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Cruz 95065 has 730 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.86/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95065 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.59/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
39 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.0%
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
Growth & pricing
95065 by year
37 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 44 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95065
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLTERRA SOLAR | 145 | 8 | 5.53 | $4.64 |
| 2 | TESLA | 94 | 1 | 5.78 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 80 | 8 | 5.42 | $4.64 |
| 4 | SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES | 63 | 1 | 5.21 | $6.21 |
| 5 | SANDBAR SOLAR | 35 | 0 | 7.81 | $4.24 |
| 6 | RGS ENERGY | 30 | 0 | 6.22 | $6.96 |
| 7 | DAY ONE SOLAR | 18 | 2 | 9.38 | $3.80 |
| 8 | SEMPER SOLARIS | 14 | 1 | 7.8 | $8.31 |
| 9 | SANDBAR | 8 | 2 | 9.37 | $3.54 |
| 10 | EXO ENERGY | 8 | 1 | 5.67 | $4.84 |
| 11 | PERRYBUILT CONSTRUCTION | 8 | 1 | 7.68 | $3.25 |
| 12 | EVANS ENERGY | 8 | 0 | 5.58 | $3.19 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95073 Soquel | 3.1 km | 917 | $4.93 | 40 |
| 95062 Santa Cruz | 4.1 km | 2,095 | $4.77 | 47 |
| 95010 Capitola | 4.4 km | 357 | $4.83 | 37 |
| 95066 Scotts Valley | 6.3 km | 1,411 | $4.50 | 46 |
| 95064 Santa Cruz | 6.6 km | 36 | $4.83 | 36 |
| 95041 Mount Hermon | 8.0 km | 18 | $4.44 | 38 |
Same city
Other zips in Santa Cruz
Equipment
What gets installed in 95065
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
LG ELECTRONICS14.9%
SUNPOWER12.4%
REC SOLAR8.5%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA5.3%
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA4.6%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY41.3%
SOLAREDGE15.6%
SMA AMERICA13.5%
SUNPOWER7.7%
ABB4.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95065
How many solar installations are there in 95065?
SolarDNA counts 730 active solar installations in Santa Cruz 95065, 716 of them residential, with data through April 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95065?
The median residential system in 95065 cost $4.86 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.59/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95065?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95065: too few recent installs (data runs through April 16, 2026).
Who installs solar in 95065?
ALLTERRA SOLAR, TESLA, SUNRUN lead the 111 installers with systems in 95065. The full comp set is above.
Is 95065 a good market for solar sales?
95065 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets).