Auburn, CA 95603 solar market data
Updated April 22, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Auburn 95603 has 3,562 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.05/W, installations up 2.9% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 50 — higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95603 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.21/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
50 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.16%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
10.9%
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: 224–274 installs (midpoint 249)
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
95603 by year
245 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 238 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95603
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 337 | 42 | 7.67 | $4.19 |
| 2 | TESLA | 281 | 3 | 6.95 | $5.12 |
| 3 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 205 | 5 | 7.79 | $4.22 |
| 4 | V3 ELECTRIC | 160 | 17 | 6.72 | $3.90 |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 99 | 6 | 7.9 | $4.27 |
| 6 | ENERGY SAVING PROS | 79 | 0 | 11 | $3.65 |
| 7 | MAGIC SUN SOLAR | 78 | 4 | 9.53 | $3.41 |
| 8 | MATSON SERVICES | 76 | 0 | 7.79 | $3.40 |
| 9 | SUNWORKS | 76 | 0 | 7.15 | $4.10 |
| 10 | SUNRIVER SOLAR | 72 | 16 | 8.65 | $3.48 |
| 11 | SIERRA PACIFIC HOME AND COMFORT | 58 | 0 | 6.56 | $5.41 |
| 12 | INFINITY ENERGY | 56 | 0 | 7.47 | $3.88 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95604 Auburn | 1.5 km | 8 | $4.54 | 37 |
| 95658 Newcastle | 6.7 km | 1,217 | $3.95 | 45 |
| 95602 Auburn | 8.0 km | 2,575 | $4.06 | 47 |
| 95614 Cool | 8.9 km | 725 | $4.17 | 39 |
| 95663 Penryn | 10.5 km | 546 | $4.05 | 42 |
| 95722 Meadow Vista | 11.1 km | 593 | $3.91 | 43 |
Same city
Other zips in Auburn
Equipment
What gets installed in 95603
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA20.3%
SUNPOWER12.8%
CSI SOLAR6.8%
JA SOLAR5.1%
REC GROUP5.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE32.1%
ENPHASE ENERGY31.8%
SUNPOWER9.1%
SMA AMERICA8.6%
TESLA4.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95603
How many solar installations are there in 95603?
SolarDNA counts 3,562 active solar installations in Auburn 95603, 3,476 of them residential, with data through April 22, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95603?
The median residential system in 95603 cost $4.05 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.21/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95603?
Installations in 95603 are up 2.9%: 245 in the trailing twelve months versus 238 before.
Who installs solar in 95603?
SUNRUN, TESLA, HOOKED ON SOLAR lead the 357 installers with systems in 95603. The full comp set is above.
Is 95603 a good market for solar sales?
95603 scores 50 out of 100 (Great, higher than 89% of U.S. zip markets).