Santa Rosa, CA 95401 solar market data
Updated April 23, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Santa Rosa 95401 has 1,958 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.77/W, installations down 24.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95401 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.51/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
40 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.09%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.7%
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: 98–124 installs (midpoint 111)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95401 by year
126 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 95401
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 330 | 36 | 6.45 | $4.54 |
| 2 | TESLA | 209 | 6 | 5.48 | $5.12 |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 92 | 3 | 5.84 | $5.64 |
| 4 | NORTHERN PACIFIC POWER | 82 | 0 | 8.97 | $3.94 |
| 5 | SOLAR WORKS | 55 | 3 | 6.37 | $7.25 |
| 6 | ROCKIN ROOFERS | 48 | 2 | 6.93 | $4.59 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 47 | 15 | 5.45 | $5.31 |
| 8 | SYNERGY SOLAR | 45 | 0 | 8.4 | $4.04 |
| 9 | SUNTEGRITY SOLAR | 37 | 0 | 10.04 | $4.00 |
| 10 | PETERSENDEAN | 35 | 0 | 7.2 | $3.79 |
| 11 | RGS ENERGY | 32 | 0 | 5.62 | $6.42 |
| 12 | SUNPOWER | 30 | 0 | 32.42 | $4.73 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95404 Santa Rosa | 3.5 km | 3,920 | $4.65 | 44 |
| 95407 Santa Rosa | 4.2 km | 1,790 | $4.98 | 37 |
| 95403 Santa Rosa | 4.4 km | 3,259 | $4.48 | 47 |
| 95439 Fulton | 6.0 km | 52 | $4.52 | 37 |
| 95405 Santa Rosa | 7.2 km | 1,641 | $4.44 | 48 |
| 95472 Sebastopol | 9.5 km | 3,636 | $4.74 | 41 |
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Other zips in Santa Rosa
Equipment
What gets installed in 95401
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA12.4%
SHARP6.9%
JA SOLAR6.1%
CSI SOLAR5.8%
LG ELECTRONICS5.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.1%
SOLAREDGE29.3%
SMA AMERICA9.0%
TESLA4.9%
FRONIUS USA4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95401
How many solar installations are there in 95401?
SolarDNA counts 1,958 active solar installations in Santa Rosa 95401, 1,829 of them residential, with data through April 23, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95401?
The median residential system in 95401 cost $4.77 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95401?
Installations in 95401 are down 24.1%: 126 in the trailing twelve months versus 166 before.
Who installs solar in 95401?
SUNRUN, TESLA, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 257 installers with systems in 95401. The full comp set is above.
Is 95401 a good market for solar sales?
95401 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets).