Champaign, IL 61821 solar market data
Updated September 1, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Champaign 61821 has 402 solar installations, installations down 32.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 35 — higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 61821 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
35 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.36%
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: 58–78 installs (midpoint 68)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
61821 by year
80 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 118 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 61821
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 35 | 16 | 10.14 | — |
| 2 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 25 | 14 | 6.86 | — |
| 3 | CR SOLAR | 16 | 6 | 8 | — |
| 4 | ROUTE 66 SOLAR | 15 | 0 | 8.36 | — |
| 5 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 7 | 6 | 8.05 | — |
| 6 | GOODPWR | 6 | 6 | 7.27 | — |
| 7 | ADVANCED RENEWABLE CONCEPTS | 5 | 2 | 13.13 | — |
| 8 | NEW PRAIRIE CONSTRUCTION | 5 | 2 | 12.37 | — |
| 9 | SOLAR MITE ILLINOIS | 4 | 4 | 15.36 | — |
| 10 | LEGACY SOLAR | 4 | 3 | 6.94 | — |
| 11 | SANGAMON SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 24.27 | — |
| 12 | QUALITY SOLAR | 3 | 3 | 8.94 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 61821
How many solar installations are there in 61821?
SolarDNA counts 402 active solar installations in Champaign 61821, 388 of them residential, with data through September 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 61821?
Not enough priced systems in 61821 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 61821?
Installations in 61821 are down 32.2%: 80 in the trailing twelve months versus 118 before.
Who installs solar in 61821?
SUNRUN, FREEDOM FOREVER, CR SOLAR lead the 32 installers with systems in 61821. The full comp set is above.
Is 61821 a good market for solar sales?
61821 scores 35 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.