Oroville, CA 95965 solar market data
Updated April 13, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Oroville 95965 has 1,785 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.25/W, installations down 6.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus California
How 95965 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.02/W below
state median $4.26/W
Market score
46 vs 53
California scores 53
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 2.3M tracked statewide
Battery attach
6.5%
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: 84–102 installs (midpoint 93)
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
95965 by year
96 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 103 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 95965
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 176 | 19 | 7.52 | $4.44 |
| 2 | TESLA | 171 | 0 | 6.68 | $5.12 |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 116 | 0 | 3.43 | $4.25 |
| 4 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 101 | 1 | 12.92 | $4.00 |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 77 | 5 | 7.26 | $4.49 |
| 6 | OHM SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 54 | 7 | 7.33 | $4.72 |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 47 | 19 | 7.53 | $4.59 |
| 8 | ELITE SOLAR | 34 | 0 | 37.91 | $3.32 |
| 9 | V3 ELECTRIC | 33 | 1 | 6.7 | $4.85 |
| 10 | INFINITY ENERGY | 30 | 0 | 8.89 | $4.76 |
| 11 | ROYAL AIRE | 28 | 1 | 7.79 | $4.08 |
| 12 | CHICO ELECTRIC | 26 | 0 | 165.54 | $3.86 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95967 Paradise | 14.0 km | 7 | $5.41 | 33 |
| 95966 Oroville | 15.9 km | 3,304 | $4.30 | 47 |
| 95969 Paradise | 16.9 km | 2,894 | $3.59 | 56 |
| 95958 Nelson | 17.3 km | 17 | $4.05 | 39 |
| 95938 Durham | 18.5 km | 745 | $3.76 | 44 |
| 95968 Palermo | 19.0 km | 90 | $4.33 | 38 |
Same city
Other zips in Oroville
Equipment
What gets installed in 95965
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA15.6%
SUNPOWER14.5%
CSI SOLAR12.3%
REC SOLAR7.6%
TRINA SOLAR6.3%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY35.1%
SOLAREDGE20.8%
SUNPOWER11.8%
SMA AMERICA10.2%
ABB4.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 95965
How many solar installations are there in 95965?
SolarDNA counts 1,785 active solar installations in Oroville 95965, 1,668 of them residential, with data through April 13, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 95965?
The median residential system in 95965 cost $4.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.02/W below the California median.
Is solar growing in 95965?
Installations in 95965 are down 6.8%: 96 in the trailing twelve months versus 103 before.
Who installs solar in 95965?
SUNRUN, TESLA, SUNPOWER lead the 207 installers with systems in 95965. The full comp set is above.
Is 95965 a good market for solar sales?
95965 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 71% of U.S. zip markets).