Somerset, NJ 08873 solar market data
Updated July 31, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Somerset 08873 has 2,283 solar installations, installations down 9.1% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 56 — higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 98% of zips
Versus New Jersey
How 08873 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median —/W
Market score
56 vs 62
New Jersey scores 62
Share of state installs
0.94%
of 244.1K tracked statewide
Battery attach
100.0%
state 99.8%
Statewide momentum
▲ 20.1%
residential solar added in New Jersey, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
239.1K systems
10.4% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Next-12-month outlook: 146–178 installs (midpoint 162)
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
08873 by year
170 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 187 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 08873
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 508 | 32 | 8.11 | — |
| 2 | MOMENTUM SOLAR | 225 | 25 | 8.9 | — |
| 3 | TRINITY SOLAR | 126 | 21 | 8.34 | — |
| 4 | TESLA | 81 | 7 | 8.33 | — |
| 5 | SUNNYMAC | 40 | 2 | 9.28 | — |
| 6 | EMT RENEWABLES | 35 | 2 | 8.94 | — |
| 7 | SUNTUITY | 33 | 0 | 8.45 | — |
| 8 | BRIGHT PLANET SOLAR | 26 | 0 | 8.54 | — |
| 9 | SUNPOWER | 26 | 0 | 11.78 | — |
| 10 | GREEN POWER ENERGY | 25 | 3 | 10.96 | — |
| 11 | SKYLINE SOLAR | 25 | 0 | 8.22 | — |
| 12 | SOLAR ME | 25 | 0 | 11.42 | — |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08875 Somerset | 1.1 km | 6 | — | 48 |
| 08906 New Brunswick | 4.5 km | 6 | — | 48 |
| 08901 New Brunswick | 4.7 km | 400 | — | 50 |
| 08902 North Brunswick | 5.5 km | 1,011 | — | 65 |
| 08880 South Bound Brook | 6.3 km | 164 | — | 49 |
| 08904 Highland Park | 6.3 km | 229 | — | 49 |
Same city
Other zips in Somerset
Equipment
What gets installed in 08873
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
REDACTED100.0%
Inverters
REDACTED100.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 08873
How many solar installations are there in 08873?
SolarDNA counts 2,283 active solar installations in Somerset 08873, 2,185 of them residential, with data through July 31, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 08873?
Not enough priced systems in 08873 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 08873?
Installations in 08873 are down 9.1%: 170 in the trailing twelve months versus 187 before.
Who installs solar in 08873?
SUNRUN, MOMENTUM SOLAR, TRINITY SOLAR lead the 135 installers with systems in 08873. The full comp set is above.
Is 08873 a good market for solar sales?
08873 scores 56 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 98% of U.S. zip markets).