Davis, CA 95616 solar market data
Updated April 15, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Davis 95616 has 4,624 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.50/W, installations up 1.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 48 — higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95616 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.24/W above
state median $4.26/W
Market score
48 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.20%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
4.3%
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: 163–199 installs (midpoint 181)
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
95616 by year
179 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 176 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95616
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNPOWER | 1,025 | 1 | 10.71 | $5.18 |
| 2 | WEST COAST SOLAR | 562 | 36 | 7 | $3.83 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 303 | 16 | 5.84 | $4.15 |
| 4 | TESLA | 254 | 7 | 9.84 | $4.80 |
| 5 | TALBOTT SOLAR | 147 | 0 | 5.21 | $7.67 |
| 6 | CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR | 121 | 31 | 6.21 | $3.46 |
| 7 | ROBERTS SOLAR | 103 | 0 | 4.63 | $5.15 |
| 8 | AMBROSE SOLAR | 84 | 6 | 7.2 | $4.58 |
| 9 | FUTURE ENERGY SAVERS | 67 | 2 | 4.52 | $7.64 |
| 10 | HOOKED ON SOLAR | 67 | 1 | 6.89 | $4.28 |
| 11 | REC SOLAR COMMERCIAL | 58 | 0 | 4.87 | $5.73 |
| 12 | SIERRA PACIFIC HOME AND COMFORT | 50 | 0 | 6.66 | $5.72 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95618 Davis | 1.0 km | 2,510 | $4.24 | 54 |
| 95620 Dixon | 13.9 km | 3,984 | $4.25 | 40 |
| 95776 Woodland | 14.1 km | 4,407 | $3.98 | 39 |
| 95695 Woodland | 15.2 km | 3,857 | $4.40 | 50 |
| 95691 West Sacramento | 16.6 km | 4,371 | $4.25 | 50 |
| 95837 Sacramento | 18.6 km | 7 | $3.40 | 42 |
Same city
Other zips in Davis
Equipment
What gets installed in 95616
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER33.6%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA13.5%
LG ELECTRONICS7.8%
CSI SOLAR4.6%
REC GROUP3.9%
Inverters
SUNPOWER24.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY23.8%
SOLAREDGE21.9%
SMA AMERICA16.2%
FRONIUS USA3.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95616
How many solar installations are there in 95616?
SolarDNA counts 4,624 active solar installations in Davis 95616, 4,476 of them residential, with data through April 15, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95616?
The median residential system in 95616 cost $4.50 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.24/W above the California median.
Is solar growing in 95616?
Installations in 95616 are up 1.7%: 179 in the trailing twelve months versus 176 before.
Who installs solar in 95616?
SUNPOWER, WEST COAST SOLAR, SUNRUN lead the 346 installers with systems in 95616. The full comp set is above.
Is 95616 a good market for solar sales?
95616 scores 48 out of 100 (Great, higher than 78% of U.S. zip markets).