Des Plaines, IL 60016 solar market data
Updated October 1, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Des Plaines 60016 has 279 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 54% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60016 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.25%
of 112.7K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 23.1%
residential solar added in Illinois, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
136.9K systems
4.0% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
60016 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 41 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60016
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 32 | 14 | 8.98 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 8 | 4 | 6.48 | — |
| 3 | SUNPOWER | 3 | 3 | 10.45 | — |
| 4 | CERTASUN | 2 | 1 | 10.67 | — |
| 5 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 7.22 | — |
| 6 | ONE EARTH SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 17.43 | — |
| 7 | TESLA | 2 | 0 | 8.36 | — |
| 8 | EARTH WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY | 1 | 1 | 5.72 | — |
| 9 | GOODPWR | 1 | 1 | 5.81 | — |
| 10 | ION DEVELOPER | 1 | 1 | 7.74 | — |
| 11 | ION SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 3.01 | — |
| 12 | KAPITAL ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 7.56 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60018 Des Plaines | 3.7 km | 206 | — | 42 |
| 60056 Mount Prospect | 4.6 km | 271 | — | 42 |
| 60068 Park Ridge | 5.3 km | 158 | — | 42 |
| 60025 Glenview | 6.2 km | 220 | — | 42 |
| 60714 Niles | 6.4 km | 200 | — | 42 |
| 60070 Prospect Heights | 7.9 km | 59 | — | 41 |
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Other zips in Des Plaines
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60016
How many solar installations are there in 60016?
SolarDNA counts 279 active solar installations in Des Plaines 60016, 278 of them residential, with data through October 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60016?
Not enough priced systems in 60016 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60016?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60016: too few recent installs (data runs through October 1, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60016?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, SUNPOWER lead the 18 installers with systems in 60016. The full comp set is above.
Is 60016 a good market for solar sales?
60016 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 54% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.