Merced, CA 95348 solar market data
Updated April 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Merced 95348 has 1,759 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.35/W, installations down 1.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 73% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95348 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.08/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
12.2%
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: 146–178 installs (midpoint 162)
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
95348 by year
163 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 166 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95348
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 523 | 56 | 6.69 | $4.12 |
| 2 | TESLA | 197 | 6 | 6.87 | $5.12 |
| 3 | ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION | 75 | 0 | 7.88 | $3.44 |
| 4 | BRIGHT OPS | 70 | 20 | 6.5 | $4.88 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 42 | 1 | 8.21 | $5.30 |
| 6 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 41 | 18 | 4.86 | $2.65 |
| 7 | SOLGEN ELECTRIC | 41 | 0 | 7.85 | $5.46 |
| 8 | EMPOWER ELECTRIC | 39 | 0 | 8.32 | $4.80 |
| 9 | INFINITY ENERGY | 35 | 0 | 8.4 | $4.88 |
| 10 | RT MAHER CONSTRUCTION | 29 | 0 | 10.06 | $2.82 |
| 11 | PETERSENDEAN | 28 | 0 | 6.67 | $3.76 |
| 12 | KUUBIX ENERGY | 27 | 0 | 7.07 | $5.20 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95340 Merced | 5.2 km | 3,439 | $4.27 | 49 |
| 95301 Atwater | 8.6 km | 3,245 | $4.38 | 49 |
| 95341 Merced | 11.1 km | 1,031 | $4.58 | 44 |
| 95388 Winton | 11.6 km | 669 | $4.67 | 37 |
| 95312 Cressey | 17.2 km | 21 | $3.88 | 40 |
| 95365 Planada | 17.3 km | 278 | $4.73 | 38 |
Same city
Other zips in Merced
Equipment
What gets installed in 95348
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.2%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY11.6%
REC SOLAR9.4%
JA SOLAR8.3%
JINKO SOLAR5.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE34.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY29.2%
SMA AMERICA8.9%
TESLA7.6%
ABB6.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95348
How many solar installations are there in 95348?
SolarDNA counts 1,759 active solar installations in Merced 95348, 1,701 of them residential, with data through April 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95348?
The median residential system in 95348 cost $4.35 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.08/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95348?
Installations in 95348 are down 1.8%: 163 in the trailing twelve months versus 166 before.
Who installs solar in 95348?
SUNRUN, TESLA, ALTERNATIVE POWER GENERATION lead the 200 installers with systems in 95348. The full comp set is above.
Is 95348 a good market for solar sales?
95348 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 73% of U.S. zip markets).