Columbia, MD 21044 solar market data
Updated February 18, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Columbia 21044 has 56 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.34/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 95% of zips
Versus Maryland
How 21044 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.37/W below
state median $3.71/W
Market score
52 vs 68
Maryland scores 68
Share of state installs
0.18%
of 31.5K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 35.7%
residential solar added in Maryland, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
127.7K systems
7.8% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
21044 by year
1 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 21044
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No installer has recorded systems here yet. | |||||
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21045 Columbia | 4.1 km | 39 | $3.60 | 51 |
| 21046 Columbia | 5.3 km | 26 | $3.00 | 54 |
| 21029 Clarksville | 6.3 km | 48 | $2.89 | 54 |
| 21042 Ellicott City | 6.7 km | 119 | $2.70 | 56 |
| 21043 Ellicott City | 8.2 km | 62 | $2.90 | 54 |
| 20759 Fulton | 8.4 km | 37 | $3.05 | 54 |
Same city
Other zips in Columbia
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 21044
How many solar installations are there in 21044?
SolarDNA counts 56 active solar installations in Columbia 21044, 56 of them residential, with data through February 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 21044?
The median residential system in 21044 cost $3.34 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.37/W below the Maryland median.
Is solar growing in 21044?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 21044: too few recent installs (data runs through February 18, 2026).
Who installs solar in 21044?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 21044 to rank yet.
Is 21044 a good market for solar sales?
21044 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 95% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.