Chicago, IL 60638 solar market data
Updated September 3, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60638 has 355 solar installations, installations down 8.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60638 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.31%
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: 49–59 installs (midpoint 54)
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
60638 by year
56 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 61 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60638
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 64 | 34 | 8.5 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 8 | 2 | 7.27 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 6 | 1 | 6.75 | — |
| 4 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 4 | 4 | 10.13 | — |
| 5 | WOLFPACK ELECTRIC | 3 | 3 | 4.82 | — |
| 6 | CONTINENTAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 2 | 2 | 2487.78 | — |
| 7 | LGCY POWER | 2 | 2 | 6.77 | — |
| 8 | QUALITY SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 15.44 | — |
| 9 | VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER | 2 | 1 | 8.08 | — |
| 10 | TITAN SOLAR POWER | 2 | 0 | 5.2 | — |
| 11 | MIDWEST SOLUTIONS | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | — |
| 12 | REVOLUTION ENERGY SYSTEMS | 1 | 1 | 5.4 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60638
How many solar installations are there in 60638?
SolarDNA counts 355 active solar installations in Chicago 60638, 347 of them residential, with data through September 3, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60638?
Not enough priced systems in 60638 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60638?
Installations in 60638 are down 8.2%: 56 in the trailing twelve months versus 61 before.
Who installs solar in 60638?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 19 installers with systems in 60638. The full comp set is above.
Is 60638 a good market for solar sales?
60638 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 37% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.