Auburn, CA 95602 solar market data
Updated April 20, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Auburn 95602 has 2,575 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.06/W, installations down 8.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 47 — higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95602 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.21/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
47 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.11%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
14.1%
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
95602 by year
169 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 184 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95602
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 231 | 19 | 8.67 | $3.88 |
| 2 | TESLA | 188 | 5 | 8.01 | $5.12 |
| 3 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 144 | 4 | 8.76 | $4.25 |
| 4 | MATSON SERVICES | 102 | 0 | 9.12 | $3.38 |
| 5 | V3 ELECTRIC | 95 | 17 | 8.52 | $4.25 |
| 6 | BRIGHT OPS | 91 | 6 | 9.44 | $3.94 |
| 7 | SUNRIVER SOLAR | 81 | 13 | 9.64 | $3.28 |
| 8 | ENERGY SAVING PROS | 55 | 0 | 11.05 | $3.85 |
| 9 | INFINITY ENERGY | 51 | 0 | 9.53 | $4.61 |
| 10 | MAGIC SUN SOLAR | 45 | 2 | 10.21 | $3.35 |
| 11 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC | 42 | 3 | 7.53 | $4.65 |
| 12 | CALIFORNIA SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | 42 | 0 | 8.59 | $4.15 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95722 Meadow Vista | 6.1 km | 593 | $3.91 | 43 |
| 95603 Auburn | 8.0 km | 3,562 | $4.05 | 50 |
| 95703 Applegate | 9.0 km | 183 | $4.01 | 40 |
| 95604 Auburn | 9.2 km | 8 | $4.54 | 37 |
| 95736 Weimar | 12.2 km | 46 | $4.00 | 40 |
| 95658 Newcastle | 12.6 km | 1,217 | $3.95 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Auburn
Equipment
What gets installed in 95602
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA21.0%
SUNPOWER13.1%
CSI SOLAR7.5%
LONGI GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY5.1%
REC GROUP5.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE32.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY31.3%
SUNPOWER9.9%
SMA AMERICA9.0%
TESLA4.4%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95602
How many solar installations are there in 95602?
SolarDNA counts 2,575 active solar installations in Auburn 95602, 2,536 of them residential, with data through April 20, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95602?
The median residential system in 95602 cost $4.06 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.21/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95602?
Installations in 95602 are down 8.2%: 169 in the trailing twelve months versus 184 before.
Who installs solar in 95602?
SUNRUN, TESLA, HOOKED ON SOLAR lead the 308 installers with systems in 95602. The full comp set is above.
Is 95602 a good market for solar sales?
95602 scores 47 out of 100 (Great, higher than 77% of U.S. zip markets).