Chicago, IL 60653 solar market data
Updated August 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60653 has 40 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60653 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.04%
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
60653 by year
7 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 60653
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CERTASUN | 2 | 2 | 10.8 | — |
| 2 | SOLAR ENERGY OF ILLINOIS | 2 | 2 | 8.5 | — |
| 3 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 7.7 | — |
| 4 | ION SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 8.6 | — |
| 5 | LGCY POWER | 1 | 1 | 5.33 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60653
How many solar installations are there in 60653?
SolarDNA counts 40 active solar installations in Chicago 60653, 39 of them residential, with data through August 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60653?
Not enough priced systems in 60653 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60653?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60653: too few recent installs (data runs through August 21, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60653?
CERTASUN, SOLAR ENERGY OF ILLINOIS, FRESH COAST SOLAR lead the 5 installers with systems in 60653. The full comp set is above.
Is 60653 a good market for solar sales?
60653 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 44% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.