Chicago, IL 60643 solar market data
Updated September 14, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60643 has 424 solar installations, installations up 23.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 49 — higher than 85% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60643 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
49 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.38%
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: 63–79 installs (midpoint 71)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±12% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
60643 by year
64 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 52 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60643
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 67 | 38 | 7.81 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 9 | 7 | 9.91 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 5 | 2 | 7.11 | — |
| 4 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 4 | 3 | 6.73 | — |
| 5 | SOURCE SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 11.69 | — |
| 6 | TRON SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 6.54 | — |
| 7 | FREE WORLD SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 10.42 | — |
| 8 | VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER | 2 | 0 | 7.48 | — |
| 9 | CELESTAR SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 7.65 | — |
| 10 | CERTASUN | 1 | 1 | 5.85 | — |
| 11 | CR SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 8.8 | — |
| 12 | EARTH WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY | 1 | 1 | 48.72 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60643
How many solar installations are there in 60643?
SolarDNA counts 424 active solar installations in Chicago 60643, 422 of them residential, with data through September 14, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60643?
Not enough priced systems in 60643 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60643?
Installations in 60643 are up 23.1%: 64 in the trailing twelve months versus 52 before.
Who installs solar in 60643?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 24 installers with systems in 60643. The full comp set is above.
Is 60643 a good market for solar sales?
60643 scores 49 out of 100 (Great, higher than 85% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.