Rockford, IL 61101 solar market data
Updated September 4, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Rockford 61101 has 178 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 61101 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.16%
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
61101 by year
28 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 30 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 61101
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 19 | 8 | 8.07 | — |
| 2 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 12 | 9 | 7.28 | — |
| 3 | ICONIC ENERGY | 9 | 3 | 12.02 | — |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 3 | 0 | 11.63 | — |
| 5 | BRIGHT OPS | 1 | 1 | 11.89 | — |
| 6 | CR SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 9.2 | — |
| 7 | ONE EARTH SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 9.02 | — |
| 8 | REVOLUTION ENERGY SYSTEMS | 1 | 1 | 7.6 | — |
| 9 | SANTE | 1 | 1 | 6187.92 | — |
| 10 | SUNPOWER | 1 | 1 | 12.05 | — |
| 11 | TRON SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 7.79 | — |
| 12 | BLUE RAVEN SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 9.84 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61103 Rockford | 2.9 km | 227 | — | 42 |
| 61102 Rockford | 4.2 km | 221 | — | 42 |
| 61104 Rockford | 5.2 km | 81 | — | 41 |
| 61107 Rockford | 6.8 km | 325 | — | 43 |
| 61111 Loves Park | 8.0 km | 317 | — | 43 |
| 61108 Rockford | 8.9 km | 341 | — | 38 |
Same city
Other zips in Rockford
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 61101
How many solar installations are there in 61101?
SolarDNA counts 178 active solar installations in Rockford 61101, 171 of them residential, with data through September 4, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 61101?
Not enough priced systems in 61101 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 61101?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 61101: too few recent installs (data runs through September 4, 2026).
Who installs solar in 61101?
SUNRUN, BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR, ICONIC ENERGY lead the 14 installers with systems in 61101. The full comp set is above.
Is 61101 a good market for solar sales?
61101 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.