Altoona, PA 16601 solar market data
Updated September 9, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Altoona 16601 has 72 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.83/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 35 — higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16601 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
35 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.08%
of 88.5K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
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
16601 by year
21 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 17 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16601
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REAL EARTH POWER | 1 | 0 | 6.84 | $4.97 |
| 2 | SOLAR POWER INDUSTRIES | 1 | 0 | 10.2 | $6.00 |
| 3 | SUNLION ENERGY SYSTEMS | 1 | 0 | 7.56 | $5.83 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16602 Altoona | 2.3 km | 42 | $6.41 | 32 |
| 16648 Hollidaysburg | 9.8 km | 57 | $5.50 | 37 |
| 16635 Duncansville | 10.8 km | 41 | $5.69 | 36 |
| 16617 Bellwood | 11.0 km | 6 | — | 42 |
| 16630 Cresson | 16.4 km | 10 | — | 42 |
| 16693 Williamsburg | 18.5 km | 11 | $4.11 | 43 |
Same city
Other zips in Altoona
Equipment
What gets installed in 16601
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
BRIGHTWATTS33.3%
GREEN POWER33.3%
SCHUCO USA33.3%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA66.7%
PV POWERED33.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16601
How many solar installations are there in 16601?
SolarDNA counts 72 active solar installations in Altoona 16601, 64 of them residential, with data through September 9, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16601?
The median residential system in 16601 cost $5.83 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16601?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16601: too few recent installs (data runs through September 9, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16601?
REAL EARTH POWER, SOLAR POWER INDUSTRIES, SUNLION ENERGY SYSTEMS lead the 3 installers with systems in 16601. The full comp set is above.
Is 16601 a good market for solar sales?
16601 scores 35 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 13% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.