Chicago, IL 60609 solar market data
Updated September 1, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60609 has 108 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 46% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60609 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.10%
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
60609 by year
26 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 12 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60609
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CERTASUN | 8 | 7 | 6.56 | — |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 4 | 3 | 9.46 | — |
| 3 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 6.18 | — |
| 4 | ION SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 6.1 | — |
| 5 | SOURCE SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 12.75 | — |
| 6 | AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC | 2 | 1 | 6.03 | — |
| 7 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 2 | 1 | 5.6 | — |
| 8 | TESLA | 2 | 1 | 10.59 | — |
| 9 | WINDFREE WIND & SOLAR ENERGY | 2 | 1 | 41.38 | — |
| 10 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 8.1 | — |
| 11 | QUALITY SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 9.35 | — |
| 12 | TITAN SOLAR POWER | 1 | 1 | 7.6 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60609
How many solar installations are there in 60609?
SolarDNA counts 108 active solar installations in Chicago 60609, 103 of them residential, with data through September 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60609?
Not enough priced systems in 60609 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60609?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60609: too few recent installs (data runs through September 1, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60609?
CERTASUN, SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR lead the 14 installers with systems in 60609. The full comp set is above.
Is 60609 a good market for solar sales?
60609 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 46% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.