Chicago, IL 60642 solar market data
Updated February 17, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60642 has 9 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60642 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.01%
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
60642 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60642
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 50.76 | — |
| 2 | KAPITAL ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | 9.66 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60642
How many solar installations are there in 60642?
SolarDNA counts 9 active solar installations in Chicago 60642, 7 of them residential, with data through February 17, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60642?
Not enough priced systems in 60642 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60642?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60642: too few recent installs (data runs through February 17, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60642?
FRESH COAST SOLAR, KAPITAL ELECTRIC lead the 2 installers with systems in 60642. The full comp set is above.
Is 60642 a good market for solar sales?
60642 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.