Bloomington, IL 61701 solar market data
Updated September 16, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bloomington 61701 has 228 solar installations, installations down 4.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 61701 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.20%
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: 53–65 installs (midpoint 59)
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
61701 by year
60 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 63 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 61701
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 32 | 10 | 9.28 | — |
| 2 | LGCY POWER | 12 | 9 | 7.24 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 10 | 6 | 10.82 | — |
| 4 | SOLARSHIPS INSTALLATION SERVICES | 7 | 7 | 8.67 | — |
| 5 | STRAIGHTUP SOLAR | 7 | 4 | 21.89 | — |
| 6 | GOODPWR | 6 | 6 | 8.41 | — |
| 7 | PALMETTO SOLAR | 6 | 6 | 9.76 | — |
| 8 | LEGACY SOLAR | 4 | 1 | 7.85 | — |
| 9 | CR SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 8.94 | — |
| 10 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 9.02 | — |
| 11 | ADVANCED RENEWABLE CONCEPTS | 2 | 1 | 7.41 | — |
| 12 | ROUTE 66 SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 9.36 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61761 Normal | 3.8 km | 511 | — | 37 |
| 61704 Bloomington | 4.0 km | 281 | — | 42 |
| 61705 Bloomington | 7.8 km | 188 | — | 42 |
| 61772 Shirley | 10.4 km | 7 | — | 41 |
| 61776 Towanda | 11.9 km | 18 | — | 41 |
| 61736 Downs | 13.5 km | 27 | — | 41 |
Same city
Other zips in Bloomington
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 61701
How many solar installations are there in 61701?
SolarDNA counts 228 active solar installations in Bloomington 61701, 212 of them residential, with data through September 16, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 61701?
Not enough priced systems in 61701 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 61701?
Installations in 61701 are down 4.8%: 60 in the trailing twelve months versus 63 before.
Who installs solar in 61701?
SUNRUN, LGCY POWER, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 24 installers with systems in 61701. The full comp set is above.
Is 61701 a good market for solar sales?
61701 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 38% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.