Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 solar market data
Updated June 1, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Poughkeepsie 12601 has 589 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.96/W, installations down 19.2% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12601 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.20/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
46 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.31%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
1.2%
state 2.1%
Statewide momentum
▲ 25.2%
residential solar added in New York, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
274.1K systems
6.4% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Next-12-month outlook: 48–58 installs (midpoint 53)
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
12601 by year
59 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 73 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12601
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNRUN | 130 | 20 | 7.83 | $2.89 |
| 2 | PLUGPV | 103 | 20 | 10.34 | $5.12 |
| 3 | TESLA | 94 | 0 | 6.82 | $5.23 |
| 4 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 59 | 0 | 9.63 | $2.65 |
| 5 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 25 | 4 | 15.67 | $4.23 |
| 6 | SUNPOWER | 22 | 0 | 10.15 | $4.54 |
| 7 | SUNCOMMON | 16 | 0 | 15.68 | $4.09 |
| 8 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 15 | 1 | 8.97 | $3.61 |
| 9 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 14 | 0 | 7.74 | $3.41 |
| 10 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 10 | 2 | 9.7 | $3.38 |
| 11 | KILOWATT SYSTEMS | 9 | 0 | 7.46 | $3.68 |
| 12 | SUNNOVA ENERGY | 6 | 1 | 10.55 | $3.22 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12603 Poughkeepsie | 4.4 km | 1,285 | $3.98 | 46 |
| 12528 Highland | 6.9 km | 452 | $3.97 | 50 |
| 12547 Milton | 7.8 km | 143 | $3.95 | 49 |
| 12569 Pleasant Valley | 9.4 km | 273 | $3.94 | 50 |
| 12538 Hyde Park | 9.5 km | 300 | $4.08 | 49 |
| 12493 West Park | 11.7 km | 7 | $4.17 | 47 |
Same city
Other zips in Poughkeepsie
Equipment
What gets installed in 12601
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA32.3%
REC GROUP11.0%
LG ELECTRONICS7.9%
SUNPOWER6.9%
CSI SOLAR6.2%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE40.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY31.3%
ABB6.5%
SMA AMERICA5.1%
DELTA ELECTRONICS4.9%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12601
How many solar installations are there in 12601?
SolarDNA counts 589 active solar installations in Poughkeepsie 12601, 568 of them residential, with data through June 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12601?
The median residential system in 12601 cost $3.96 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.20/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12601?
Installations in 12601 are down 19.2%: 59 in the trailing twelve months versus 73 before.
Who installs solar in 12601?
SUNRUN, PLUGPV, TESLA lead the 49 installers with systems in 12601. The full comp set is above.
Is 12601 a good market for solar sales?
12601 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 74% of U.S. zip markets).