Durham, CA 95938 solar market data
Updated April 14, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Durham 95938 has 745 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.76/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95938 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.51/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
44 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
3.2%
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
95938 by year
44 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 31 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95938
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 107 | 4 | 12.73 | $3.93 |
| 2 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 50 | 3 | 25.75 | $3.12 |
| 3 | SUNRUN | 49 | 2 | 7.58 | $4.45 |
| 4 | ROYAL AIRE | 48 | 5 | 9.21 | $3.93 |
| 5 | TESLA | 36 | 1 | 7.87 | $5.12 |
| 6 | UNITED SUN ENERGY | 28 | 1 | 11.88 | $3.04 |
| 7 | SUNWORKS | 19 | 0 | 43.9 | $2.25 |
| 8 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 16 | 2 | 8.49 | $5.25 |
| 9 | ELITE SOLAR | 16 | 0 | 24.34 | $2.73 |
| 10 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 12 | 1 | 10.67 | $4.99 |
| 11 | URBAN DESIGN SOLAR | 11 | 0 | 10.76 | $3.38 |
| 12 | MARKS SOLAR | 10 | 1 | 8.12 | $3.22 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 95938
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA17.8%
SUNPOWER14.1%
CSI SOLAR13.1%
REC SOLAR8.0%
JINKO SOLAR5.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY45.8%
SMA AMERICA15.0%
SOLAREDGE14.0%
SUNPOWER6.4%
FRONIUS USA3.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95938
How many solar installations are there in 95938?
SolarDNA counts 745 active solar installations in Durham 95938, 638 of them residential, with data through April 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95938?
The median residential system in 95938 cost $3.76 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.51/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95938?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 95938: too few recent installs (data runs through April 14, 2026).
Who installs solar in 95938?
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS, CHICO ELECTRIC, SUNRUN lead the 128 installers with systems in 95938. The full comp set is above.
Is 95938 a good market for solar sales?
95938 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets).