Waukegan, IL 60087 solar market data
Updated August 24, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Waukegan 60087 has 291 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 54% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60087 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.26%
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
60087 by year
35 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 33 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60087
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 31 | 15 | 7.68 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 6 | 5 | 6.85 | — |
| 3 | TRON SOLAR | 3 | 1 | 7.71 | — |
| 4 | ECO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 2 | 2 | 5.54 | — |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 2 | 2 | 8.47 | — |
| 6 | CERTASUN | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | — |
| 7 | VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER | 2 | 0 | 7.96 | — |
| 8 | ALL ENERGY SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 9.2 | — |
| 9 | GREEN GRIDS SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 6.16 | — |
| 10 | KAPITAL ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 8.1 | — |
| 11 | QUALITY SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 230.84 | — |
| 12 | SUNPOWER | 1 | 1 | 5.84 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60085 Waukegan | 5.0 km | 379 | — | 43 |
| 60099 Zion | 5.2 km | 471 | — | 34 |
| 60083 Wadsworth | 6.6 km | 155 | — | 42 |
| 60031 Gurnee | 8.2 km | 376 | — | 33 |
| 60064 North Chicago | 8.3 km | 113 | — | 42 |
| 60096 Winthrop Harbor | 9.1 km | 63 | — | 41 |
Same city
Other zips in Waukegan
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60087
How many solar installations are there in 60087?
SolarDNA counts 291 active solar installations in Waukegan 60087, 288 of them residential, with data through August 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60087?
Not enough priced systems in 60087 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60087?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60087: too few recent installs (data runs through August 24, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60087?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, TRON SOLAR lead the 16 installers with systems in 60087. The full comp set is above.
Is 60087 a good market for solar sales?
60087 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 54% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.