Altoona, PA 16602 solar market data
Updated September 3, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Altoona 16602 has 42 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.41/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 32 — higher than 8% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16602 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.42/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
32 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.05%
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
16602 by year
24 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 7 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16602
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 5 | $6.56 |
| 2 | REAL EARTH POWER | 1 | 0 | 5.38 | $6.27 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16601 Altoona | 2.3 km | 72 | $5.83 | 35 |
| 16648 Hollidaysburg | 7.6 km | 57 | $5.50 | 37 |
| 16635 Duncansville | 9.7 km | 41 | $5.69 | 36 |
| 16617 Bellwood | 11.9 km | 6 | — | 42 |
| 16693 Williamsburg | 16.1 km | 11 | $4.11 | 43 |
| 16630 Cresson | 17.3 km | 10 | — | 42 |
Same city
Other zips in Altoona
Equipment
What gets installed in 16602
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SHARP50.0%
SUNTECH POWER50.0%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY50.0%
SMA AMERICA50.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16602
How many solar installations are there in 16602?
SolarDNA counts 42 active solar installations in Altoona 16602, 40 of them residential, with data through September 3, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16602?
The median residential system in 16602 cost $6.41 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.42/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16602?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16602: too few recent installs (data runs through September 3, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16602?
ASTRUM SOLAR, REAL EARTH POWER lead the 2 installers with systems in 16602. The full comp set is above.
Is 16602 a good market for solar sales?
16602 scores 32 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 8% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.