State College, PA 16801 solar market data
Updated August 18, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
State College 16801 has 192 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.64/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16801 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.35/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
37 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.22%
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
16801 by year
26 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 26 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16801
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENVINITY | 7 | 0 | 6.36 | $6.42 |
| 2 | SUN DIRECTED | 5 | 0 | 10.29 | $5.49 |
| 3 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 9.94 | $5.55 |
| 4 | STANDARD SOLAR | 2 | 0 | 6.45 | $5.33 |
| 5 | ENVIROEDGE | 1 | 0 | 6.67 | $7.22 |
| 6 | I NEED SOLAR COM | 1 | 0 | 6.44 | $4.27 |
| 7 | KC LARSON | 1 | 0 | 7.36 | $6.50 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16851 Lemont | 3.8 km | 6 | $6.53 | 32 |
| 16803 State College | 3.8 km | 59 | $7.09 | 32 |
| 16827 Boalsburg | 6.1 km | 39 | $7.66 | 32 |
| 16868 Pine Grove Mills | 7.1 km | 7 | $7.60 | 32 |
| 16844 Julian | 13.0 km | 21 | $6.31 | 33 |
| 16823 Bellefonte | 13.5 km | 114 | $6.57 | 33 |
Same city
Other zips in State College
Equipment
What gets installed in 16801
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER26.3%
SHARP21.1%
SUNTECH POWER21.1%
REC SOLAR10.5%
TRINA SOLAR10.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY57.9%
SUNPOWER21.1%
SMA AMERICA15.8%
POWER-ONE5.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16801
How many solar installations are there in 16801?
SolarDNA counts 192 active solar installations in State College 16801, 174 of them residential, with data through August 18, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16801?
The median residential system in 16801 cost $5.64 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.35/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16801?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16801: too few recent installs (data runs through August 18, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16801?
ENVINITY, SUN DIRECTED, ASTRUM SOLAR lead the 7 installers with systems in 16801. The full comp set is above.
Is 16801 a good market for solar sales?
16801 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 17% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.