Aurora, IL 60506 solar market data
Updated August 19, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Aurora 60506 has 552 solar installations, installations down 15.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60506 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
40 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.49%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 53–65 installs (midpoint 59)
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
60506 by year
64 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 76 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60506
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 64 | 25 | 8.94 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 17 | 11 | 7.14 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 9 | 5 | 9.59 | — |
| 4 | GREEN GRIDS SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 13.2 | — |
| 5 | ION DEVELOPER | 3 | 3 | 8.03 | — |
| 6 | GREENLINK SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 3 | 2 | 8.77 | — |
| 7 | BRIGHT OPS | 2 | 2 | 7.71 | — |
| 8 | CERTASUN | 2 | 2 | 8.78 | — |
| 9 | ION SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 5.81 | — |
| 10 | TRUHOME PROS | 2 | 2 | 4.86 | — |
| 11 | BLUE RAVEN SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 7.74 | — |
| 12 | VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER | 2 | 0 | 6.99 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60505 Aurora | 4.0 km | 599 | — | 44 |
| 60542 North Aurora | 4.9 km | 196 | — | 42 |
| 60538 Montgomery | 5.5 km | 532 | — | 36 |
| 60502 Aurora | 7.2 km | 369 | — | 33 |
| 60554 Sugar Grove | 7.9 km | 120 | — | 42 |
| 60504 Aurora | 8.4 km | 419 | — | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Aurora
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60506
How many solar installations are there in 60506?
SolarDNA counts 552 active solar installations in Aurora 60506, 540 of them residential, with data through August 19, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60506?
Not enough priced systems in 60506 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60506?
Installations in 60506 are down 15.8%: 64 in the trailing twelve months versus 76 before.
Who installs solar in 60506?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 26 installers with systems in 60506. The full comp set is above.
Is 60506 a good market for solar sales?
60506 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets).