Montgomery, IL 60538 solar market data
Updated August 5, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Montgomery 60538 has 532 solar installations, installations down 30.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60538 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
36 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.47%
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: 40–54 installs (midpoint 47)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
60538 by year
55 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 79 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60538
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 52 | 31 | 10.07 | — |
| 2 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 13 | 7 | 10.17 | — |
| 3 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 10 | 8 | 7.77 | — |
| 4 | INDEPENDENCE RENEWABLE ENERGY | 3 | 1 | 12.49 | — |
| 5 | POWUR PBC | 3 | 0 | 6.43 | — |
| 6 | TRUHOME PROS | 2 | 0 | 7.4 | — |
| 7 | GENERAL ENERGY | 1 | 1 | 1548.76 | — |
| 8 | SIGE ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 7.65 | — |
| 9 | SOURCE SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 17 | — |
| 10 | SUNPOWER | 1 | 1 | 5.84 | — |
| 11 | SUNRISE SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 7.48 | — |
| 12 | UNITY SOLAR GROUP | 1 | 1 | 7.3 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60538
How many solar installations are there in 60538?
SolarDNA counts 532 active solar installations in Montgomery 60538, 527 of them residential, with data through August 5, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60538?
Not enough priced systems in 60538 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60538?
Installations in 60538 are down 30.4%: 55 in the trailing twelve months versus 79 before.
Who installs solar in 60538?
SUNRUN, FREEDOM FOREVER, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR lead the 20 installers with systems in 60538. The full comp set is above.
Is 60538 a good market for solar sales?
60538 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets).