Columbia, IL 62236 solar market data
Updated September 3, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Columbia 62236 has 166 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 62236 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
62236 by year
37 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 40 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 62236
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAIGHTUP SOLAR | 10 | 8 | 27.51 | — |
| 2 | SUN SOLAR | 8 | 5 | 12.91 | — |
| 3 | LGCY POWER | 6 | 6 | 10.41 | — |
| 4 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 5 | 3 | 9.54 | — |
| 5 | CONTEMPORARY CONTRACTING | 5 | 0 | 13.61 | — |
| 6 | ASTRAWATT SOLAR | 3 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 7 | CR SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 12.51 | — |
| 8 | GREEN GRIDS SOLAR | 2 | 2 | 12.1 | — |
| 9 | SOLARSHIPS INSTALLATION SERVICES | 2 | 2 | 9.23 | — |
| 10 | ADVANCED RENEWABLE CONCEPTS | 2 | 1 | 13.46 | — |
| 11 | BKJ SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 13.7 | — |
| 12 | ARF SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 9.95 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 62236
How many solar installations are there in 62236?
SolarDNA counts 166 active solar installations in Columbia 62236, 156 of them residential, with data through September 3, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 62236?
Not enough priced systems in 62236 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 62236?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 62236: too few recent installs (data runs through September 3, 2026).
Who installs solar in 62236?
STRAIGHTUP SOLAR, SUN SOLAR, LGCY POWER lead the 26 installers with systems in 62236. The full comp set is above.
Is 62236 a good market for solar sales?
62236 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 48% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.