Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 solar market data
Updated February 24, 2026 By The SolarDNA Data Team
Poughkeepsie 12603 has 1,285 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.98/W, installations down 34.7% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus New York
How 12603 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.18/W below
state median $4.16/W
Market score
46 vs 59
New York scores 59
Share of state installs
0.69%
of 187.3K tracked statewide
Battery attach
2.5%
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: 79–107 installs (midpoint 93)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±15% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
12603 by year
109 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 167 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 12603
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLUGPV | 305 | 25 | 10.45 | $5.35 |
| 2 | SUNRUN | 202 | 21 | 9.35 | $2.78 |
| 3 | TESLA | 184 | 0 | 10.33 | $5.00 |
| 4 | WILTSHIRE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS | 119 | 0 | 10.34 | $2.75 |
| 5 | INFINITY SOLAR SYSTEMS | 87 | 4 | 10.75 | $3.76 |
| 6 | NEW YORK STATE SOLAR FARM | 48 | 6 | 13.8 | $3.54 |
| 7 | NRG RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SOLUTIONS | 41 | 0 | 7.24 | $3.45 |
| 8 | SUNPOWER | 38 | 0 | 9.29 | $4.49 |
| 9 | SUNCOMMON | 37 | 0 | 7.97 | $4.08 |
| 10 | KASSELMAN SOLAR | 34 | 3 | 10.31 | $3.23 |
| 11 | LONG ISLAND POWER SOLUTIONS | 19 | 1 | 14.48 | $2.95 |
| 12 | SUNGEVITY | 19 | 0 | 8.48 | $4.18 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12601 Poughkeepsie | 4.4 km | 589 | $3.96 | 46 |
| 12569 Pleasant Valley | 7.4 km | 273 | $3.94 | 50 |
| 12540 Lagrangeville | 10.3 km | 260 | $4.15 | 49 |
| 12547 Milton | 10.4 km | 143 | $3.95 | 49 |
| 12590 Wappingers Falls | 10.9 km | 1,009 | $4.00 | 53 |
| 12528 Highland | 11.2 km | 452 | $3.97 | 50 |
Same city
Other zips in Poughkeepsie
Equipment
What gets installed in 12603
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA33.7%
REC GROUP16.0%
LG ELECTRONICS8.4%
SUNPOWER7.7%
TRINA SOLAR5.7%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE39.9%
ENPHASE ENERGY35.2%
ABB6.5%
SUNPOWER4.4%
SMA AMERICA4.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 12603
How many solar installations are there in 12603?
SolarDNA counts 1,285 active solar installations in Poughkeepsie 12603, 1,262 of them residential, with data through February 24, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 12603?
The median residential system in 12603 cost $3.98 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.18/W below the New York median.
Is solar growing in 12603?
Installations in 12603 are down 34.7%: 109 in the trailing twelve months versus 167 before.
Who installs solar in 12603?
PLUGPV, SUNRUN, TESLA lead the 57 installers with systems in 12603. The full comp set is above.
Is 12603 a good market for solar sales?
12603 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 72% of U.S. zip markets).