Chicago, IL 60636 solar market data
Updated September 4, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60636 has 57 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60636 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.05%
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
60636 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 14 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60636
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 13 | 4 | 8.93 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 4 | 1 | 4.92 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 3 | 2 | 5.74 | — |
| 4 | ION SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 12.9 | — |
| 5 | QUALITY SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 3.83 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60636
How many solar installations are there in 60636?
SolarDNA counts 57 active solar installations in Chicago 60636, 57 of them residential, with data through September 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60636?
Not enough priced systems in 60636 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60636?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60636: too few recent installs (data runs through September 4, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60636?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 5 installers with systems in 60636. The full comp set is above.
Is 60636 a good market for solar sales?
60636 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.