Galesburg, IL 61401 solar market data
Updated September 21, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Galesburg 61401 has 288 solar installations, installations down 17.4% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 38 — higher than 21% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 61401 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
38 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.26%
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: 62–76 installs (midpoint 69)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
61401 by year
76 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 92 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 61401
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 34 | 12 | 9.98 | — |
| 2 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 23 | 18 | 8.87 | — |
| 3 | CR SOLAR | 12 | 12 | 11.47 | — |
| 4 | LGCY POWER | 8 | 6 | 8.26 | — |
| 5 | ADVANCED RENEWABLE CONCEPTS | 7 | 1 | 11.03 | — |
| 6 | KAISER ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS | 5 | 1 | 21.74 | — |
| 7 | OFF GRID BLUE SKY SMART SOLUTIONS | 4 | 0 | 5.21 | — |
| 8 | ONE EARTH SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 11.06 | — |
| 9 | EAGLE POINT SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 7.63 | — |
| 10 | 360 ELECTRIC | 2 | 2 | 14.08 | — |
| 11 | EMPWR SOLAR LLP | 2 | 2 | 9.56 | — |
| 12 | LEGACY SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 18.85 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 61401
How many solar installations are there in 61401?
SolarDNA counts 288 active solar installations in Galesburg 61401, 264 of them residential, with data through September 21, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 61401?
Not enough priced systems in 61401 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 61401?
Installations in 61401 are down 17.4%: 76 in the trailing twelve months versus 92 before.
Who installs solar in 61401?
SUNRUN, FREEDOM FOREVER, CR SOLAR lead the 37 installers with systems in 61401. The full comp set is above.
Is 61401 a good market for solar sales?
61401 scores 38 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 21% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.