Monticello, IL 61856 solar market data
Updated September 3, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Monticello 61856 has 174 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 61856 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
42 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.15%
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
61856 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 39 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 61856
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR SOLAR | 10 | 2 | 9.63 | — |
| 2 | LGCY POWER | 6 | 4 | 15.95 | — |
| 3 | SANGAMON SOLAR | 5 | 0 | 15.94 | — |
| 4 | ROUTE 66 SOLAR | 4 | 0 | 9.75 | — |
| 5 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 3 | 3 | 7.1 | — |
| 6 | GREEN GRIDS SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 7.4 | — |
| 7 | OFF GRID ENERGY SOLUTIONS DBA AVEYO | 2 | 2 | 11.69 | — |
| 8 | SUNRUN | 2 | 2 | 9.18 | — |
| 9 | IL-SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 27.11 | — |
| 10 | NEW PRAIRIE CONSTRUCTION | 2 | 1 | 7.38 | — |
| 11 | AVEYO OFF GRID ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 1 | 4.98 | — |
| 12 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 1 | 1 | 7.2 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 61856
How many solar installations are there in 61856?
SolarDNA counts 174 active solar installations in Monticello 61856, 166 of them residential, with data through September 3, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 61856?
Not enough priced systems in 61856 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 61856?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 61856: too few recent installs (data runs through September 3, 2026).
Who installs solar in 61856?
CR SOLAR, LGCY POWER, SANGAMON SOLAR lead the 25 installers with systems in 61856. The full comp set is above.
Is 61856 a good market for solar sales?
61856 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.