Plainfield, IL 60544 solar market data
Updated September 1, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Plainfield 60544 has 420 solar installations, installations down 16.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 39 — higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60544 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
39 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.37%
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: 46–56 installs (midpoint 51)
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
60544 by year
56 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 67 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60544
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 41 | 23 | 10.51 | — |
| 2 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 11 | 8 | 8.41 | — |
| 3 | BRS FIELD OPS | 7 | 2 | 9.9 | — |
| 4 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 4 | 2 | 12.8 | — |
| 5 | VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER | 4 | 0 | 7.67 | — |
| 6 | GREEN TECH CONSTRUCTION | 3 | 3 | 14.7 | — |
| 7 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 3 | 2 | 10.23 | — |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 3 | 2 | 9.73 | — |
| 9 | TESLA | 3 | 1 | 12.2 | — |
| 10 | BLUE RAVEN SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 10.43 | — |
| 11 | GREEN GRIDS SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 15.76 | — |
| 12 | REFICIENCY | 2 | 1 | 23.16 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60586 Plainfield | 4.4 km | 802 | — | 39 |
| 60585 Plainfield | 6.3 km | 493 | — | 34 |
| 60435 Joliet | 8.5 km | 425 | — | 41 |
| 60403 Crest Hill | 9.8 km | 156 | — | 42 |
| 60490 Bolingbrook | 10.0 km | 638 | — | 37 |
| 60404 Shorewood | 10.5 km | 303 | — | 43 |
Same city
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Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60544
How many solar installations are there in 60544?
SolarDNA counts 420 active solar installations in Plainfield 60544, 417 of them residential, with data through September 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60544?
Not enough priced systems in 60544 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60544?
Installations in 60544 are down 16.4%: 56 in the trailing twelve months versus 67 before.
Who installs solar in 60544?
SUNRUN, FREEDOM FOREVER, BRS FIELD OPS lead the 29 installers with systems in 60544. The full comp set is above.
Is 60544 a good market for solar sales?
60544 scores 39 out of 100 (Good, higher than 32% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.