Waukegan, IL 60085 solar market data
Updated September 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Waukegan 60085 has 379 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60085 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
43 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.34%
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
60085 by year
49 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 65 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60085
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 53 | 17 | 8.43 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 8 | 6 | 6.23 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 8 | 6 | 7.33 | — |
| 4 | LGCY POWER | 5 | 4 | 6.12 | — |
| 5 | ION SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 4.59 | — |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 3 | 3 | 8.62 | — |
| 7 | SPARC SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 14.04 | — |
| 8 | TRON SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 12.45 | — |
| 9 | ECO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 1 | 1 | 17.63 | — |
| 10 | GREEN GRIDS SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 7.04 | — |
| 11 | MIDWEST SOLUTIONS | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | — |
| 12 | SOLAR QUOTE | 1 | 1 | 7.79 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60064 North Chicago | 3.4 km | 113 | — | 42 |
| 60087 Waukegan | 5.0 km | 291 | — | 42 |
| 60031 Gurnee | 6.7 km | 376 | — | 33 |
| 60044 Lake Bluff | 8.1 km | 20 | — | 41 |
| 60099 Zion | 10.2 km | 471 | — | 34 |
| 60083 Wadsworth | 10.7 km | 155 | — | 42 |
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Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60085
How many solar installations are there in 60085?
SolarDNA counts 379 active solar installations in Waukegan 60085, 372 of them residential, with data through September 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60085?
Not enough priced systems in 60085 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60085?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60085: too few recent installs (data runs through September 21, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60085?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 27 installers with systems in 60085. The full comp set is above.
Is 60085 a good market for solar sales?
60085 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.