Benson, IL 61516 solar market data
Updated August 25, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Benson 61516 has 23 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 61516 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.02%
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
61516 by year
4 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 6 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 61516
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEGACY SOLAR | 4 | 3 | 21.8 | — |
| 2 | SOLARSHIPS INSTALLATION SERVICES | 1 | 1 | 26.46 | — |
| 3 | RUYLE MECHANICAL SERVICES | 1 | 0 | 12.8 | — |
| 4 | SUNRUN | 1 | 0 | 11.34 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 61516
How many solar installations are there in 61516?
SolarDNA counts 23 active solar installations in Benson 61516, 22 of them residential, with data through August 25, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 61516?
Not enough priced systems in 61516 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 61516?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 61516: too few recent installs (data runs through August 25, 2026).
Who installs solar in 61516?
LEGACY SOLAR, SOLARSHIPS INSTALLATION SERVICES, RUYLE MECHANICAL SERVICES lead the 4 installers with systems in 61516. The full comp set is above.
Is 61516 a good market for solar sales?
61516 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.