Arcata, CA 95521 solar market data
Updated May 7, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Arcata 95521 has 943 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.97/W, installations up 17.3% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95521 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.30/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
49 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.04%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
11.7%
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: 59–73 installs (midpoint 66)
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
95521 by year
61 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 52 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95521
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROGER | 129 | 9 | 4.81 | $2.70 |
| 2 | GREENWIRED | 73 | 8 | 6.45 | $4.45 |
| 3 | RISE ENERGY | 67 | 4 | 10.1 | $2.55 |
| 4 | SCURFIELD SOLAR | 65 | 0 | 5.04 | $4.89 |
| 5 | ABUNDANCE BUILDERS | 48 | 9 | 9.61 | $5.20 |
| 6 | WESTHAVEN SOLAR | 39 | 0 | 5.37 | $4.46 |
| 7 | STELLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 36 | 0 | 1.1 | $7.88 |
| 8 | SWELL CONTRACTORS | 36 | 0 | 5.99 | $5.56 |
| 9 | LITTLE HOUSE | 29 | 0 | 5.51 | $8.40 |
| 10 | SOLAR PROJECTS UNLIMITED | 27 | 1 | 6.33 | $3.76 |
| 11 | SUNBOLT SOLAR | 25 | 5 | 7.33 | $3.60 |
| 12 | MICHAEL DEHORITY | 23 | 0 | 5.14 | $2.66 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95518 Arcata | 1.0 km | 52 | $3.80 | 41 |
| 95524 Bayside | 5.6 km | 171 | $4.13 | 40 |
| 95519 Mckinleyville | 8.1 km | 966 | $3.96 | 52 |
| 95501 Eureka | 11.2 km | 634 | $4.16 | 49 |
| 95564 Samoa | 12.6 km | 11 | $1.85 | 48 |
| 95503 Eureka | 14.6 km | 870 | $4.05 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Arcata
Equipment
What gets installed in 95521
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA10.8%
SILFAB SOLAR10.5%
SHARP10.1%
SUNPOWER9.2%
JINKO SOLAR8.3%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA31.8%
ENPHASE ENERGY27.7%
SOLAREDGE7.8%
SUNPOWER7.4%
FRONIUS3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95521
How many solar installations are there in 95521?
SolarDNA counts 943 active solar installations in Arcata 95521, 873 of them residential, with data through May 7, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95521?
The median residential system in 95521 cost $3.97 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.30/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95521?
Installations in 95521 are up 17.3%: 61 in the trailing twelve months versus 52 before.
Who installs solar in 95521?
ROGER, GREENWIRED, RISE ENERGY lead the 88 installers with systems in 95521. The full comp set is above.
Is 95521 a good market for solar sales?
95521 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 84% of U.S. zip markets).