New Castle, PA 16101 solar market data
Updated September 30, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
New Castle 16101 has 98 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 55% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16101 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $5.99/W
Market score
43 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.11%
of 88.5K tracked statewide
Battery attach
—
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 48.7%
residential solar added in Pennsylvania, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
105.3K systems
2.8% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
16101 by year
29 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 46 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16105 New Castle | 3.8 km | 51 | $7.79 | 32 |
| 16102 New Castle | 5.9 km | 22 | — | 42 |
| 16116 Edinburg | 12.0 km | 12 | — | 42 |
| 16157 Wampum | 12.3 km | 16 | — | 42 |
| 16156 Volant | 13.3 km | 17 | — | 42 |
| 16112 Bessemer | 14.0 km | 9 | $4.92 | 39 |
Same city
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Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16101
How many solar installations are there in 16101?
SolarDNA counts 98 active solar installations in New Castle 16101, 95 of them residential, with data through September 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16101?
Not enough priced systems in 16101 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 16101?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16101: too few recent installs (data runs through September 30, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16101?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 16101 to rank yet.
Is 16101 a good market for solar sales?
16101 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 55% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.