Chicago, IL 60656 solar market data
Updated August 1, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60656 has 98 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 45% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60656 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.09%
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
60656 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 15 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60656
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 10 | 5 | 8.86 | — |
| 2 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 8.34 | — |
| 3 | FREE WORLD SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 5.8 | — |
| 4 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 3.28 | — |
| 5 | GOODPWR | 1 | 1 | 7.7 | — |
| 6 | CERTASUN | 1 | 0 | 6.6 | — |
| 7 | FREE WORLD | 1 | 0 | 9.2 | — |
| 8 | QUALITY SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.2 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60656
How many solar installations are there in 60656?
SolarDNA counts 98 active solar installations in Chicago 60656, 98 of them residential, with data through August 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60656?
Not enough priced systems in 60656 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60656?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60656: too few recent installs (data runs through August 1, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60656?
SUNRUN, FRESH COAST SOLAR, FREE WORLD SOLAR lead the 8 installers with systems in 60656. The full comp set is above.
Is 60656 a good market for solar sales?
60656 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 45% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.