Arcata, CA 95518 solar market data
Updated May 28, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Arcata 95518 has 52 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.80/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95518 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.46/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
41 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.00%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
5.8%
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
95518 by year
6 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 6 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95518
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIX RIVERS SOLAR | 8 | 0 | 0.99 | $8.20 |
| 2 | SUNBOLT SOLAR | 6 | 1 | 6.87 | $3.35 |
| 3 | SCURFIELD SOLAR | 6 | 0 | 5.62 | $5.33 |
| 4 | ROGER | 4 | 0 | 4.81 | $2.42 |
| 5 | HAVENELECTRIC | 3 | 0 | 3.44 | $6.56 |
| 6 | ALCHEMY CONSTRUCTION | 2 | 0 | 5.68 | $4.88 |
| 7 | MARC DANIELS CONSTRUCTION | 2 | 0 | 5.73 | $3.07 |
| 8 | INNERLIGHT | 1 | 1 | 9.38 | $5.28 |
| 9 | ABUNDANCE BUILDERS | 1 | 0 | 5.85 | $5.38 |
| 10 | AMBROSINI AND SONS ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 5.5 | $1.67 |
| 11 | BIG STAR BUILDERS | 1 | 0 | 5.25 | $5.57 |
| 12 | C10 ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 1.66 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95521 Arcata | 1.0 km | 943 | $3.97 | 49 |
| 95524 Bayside | 5.3 km | 171 | $4.13 | 40 |
| 95519 Mckinleyville | 8.7 km | 966 | $3.96 | 52 |
| 95501 Eureka | 10.3 km | 634 | $4.16 | 49 |
| 95564 Samoa | 11.6 km | 11 | $1.85 | 48 |
| 95503 Eureka | 13.6 km | 870 | $4.05 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Arcata
Equipment
What gets installed in 95518
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
JINKO SOLAR10.3%
REC GROUP10.3%
SILFAB SOLAR10.3%
UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY10.3%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA7.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY34.9%
SMA AMERICA23.3%
SOLAREDGE11.6%
FRONIUS7.0%
SUNPOWER4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95518
How many solar installations are there in 95518?
SolarDNA counts 52 active solar installations in Arcata 95518, 50 of them residential, with data through May 28, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95518?
The median residential system in 95518 cost $3.80 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.46/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95518?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95518: too few recent installs (data runs through May 28, 2026).
Who installs solar in 95518?
SIX RIVERS SOLAR, SUNBOLT SOLAR, SCURFIELD SOLAR lead the 22 installers with systems in 95518. The full comp set is above.
Is 95518 a good market for solar sales?
95518 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.