Eureka, CA 95501 solar market data
Updated April 28, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Eureka 95501 has 634 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.16/W, installations up 27.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95501 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.11/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
15.5%
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: 55–73 installs (midpoint 64)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±14% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
95501 by year
56 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 95501
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABUNDANCE BUILDERS | 74 | 6 | 7.53 | $5.41 |
| 2 | GREENWIRED | 51 | 8 | 6.49 | $4.38 |
| 3 | ROGER | 43 | 4 | 4.82 | $2.58 |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 43 | 2 | 6.2 | $6.30 |
| 5 | SCURFIELD SOLAR | 35 | 0 | 4.67 | $4.81 |
| 6 | SWELL CONTRACTORS | 28 | 1 | 9.09 | $4.00 |
| 7 | WESTHAVEN SOLAR | 23 | 0 | 6.52 | $4.21 |
| 8 | CONCEPTUAL ELECTRIC | 21 | 0 | 6.57 | $3.25 |
| 9 | SOLAR PROJECTS UNLIMITED | 17 | 1 | 6.52 | $3.54 |
| 10 | RISE ENERGY | 14 | 2 | 24.67 | $2.52 |
| 11 | GREEN DAY ELECTRIC | 13 | 0 | 7.32 | $3.82 |
| 12 | HAVENELECTRIC | 12 | 0 | 5.49 | $4.07 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95564 Samoa | 3.2 km | 11 | $1.85 | 48 |
| 95503 Eureka | 3.9 km | 870 | $4.05 | 40 |
| 95524 Bayside | 9.3 km | 171 | $4.13 | 40 |
| 95518 Arcata | 10.3 km | 52 | $3.80 | 41 |
| 95521 Arcata | 11.2 km | 943 | $3.97 | 49 |
| 95551 Loleta | 16.1 km | 116 | $4.14 | 39 |
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Other zips in Eureka
Equipment
What gets installed in 95501
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.8%
SILFAB SOLAR10.6%
REC GROUP8.3%
SUNPOWER6.7%
MISSION SOLAR ENERGY6.4%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.2%
SMA AMERICA22.5%
SOLAREDGE14.0%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM4.4%
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95501
How many solar installations are there in 95501?
SolarDNA counts 634 active solar installations in Eureka 95501, 590 of them residential, with data through April 28, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95501?
The median residential system in 95501 cost $4.16 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.11/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95501?
Installations in 95501 are up 27.3%: 56 in the trailing twelve months versus 44 before.
Who installs solar in 95501?
ABUNDANCE BUILDERS, GREENWIRED, ROGER lead the 95 installers with systems in 95501. The full comp set is above.
Is 95501 a good market for solar sales?
95501 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets).