State College, PA 16803 solar market data
Updated July 27, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
State College 16803 has 59 solar installations at a median installed cost of $7.09/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 32 — higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16803 compares with the state
Installed cost
$1.10/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
32 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.07%
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
16803 by year
10 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 4 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 16803
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN DIRECTED | 2 | 0 | 3.76 | $6.82 |
| 2 | ASTRUM SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 7.03 | $5.85 |
| 3 | ENDLESS MTN SOLAR SERVICES | 1 | 0 | 9.87 | $9.86 |
| 4 | ENVINITY | 1 | 0 | 4.6 | $7.72 |
| 5 | GREEN BUILDING SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 7.08 | $6.47 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16801 State College | 3.8 km | 192 | $5.64 | 37 |
| 16851 Lemont | 6.7 km | 6 | $6.53 | 32 |
| 16868 Pine Grove Mills | 8.3 km | 7 | $7.60 | 32 |
| 16827 Boalsburg | 9.8 km | 39 | $7.66 | 32 |
| 16844 Julian | 9.9 km | 21 | $6.31 | 33 |
| 16865 Pennsylvania Furnace | 14.0 km | 19 | $6.98 | 32 |
Same city
Other zips in State College
Equipment
What gets installed in 16803
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
GREEN POWER33.3%
MOTECH INDUSTRIES16.7%
SUNPOWER16.7%
SUNTECH POWER16.7%
TRINA SOLAR16.7%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY50.0%
PV POWERED50.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16803
How many solar installations are there in 16803?
SolarDNA counts 59 active solar installations in State College 16803, 57 of them residential, with data through July 27, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 16803?
The median residential system in 16803 cost $7.09 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $1.10/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16803?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16803: too few recent installs (data runs through July 27, 2026).
Who installs solar in 16803?
SUN DIRECTED, ASTRUM SOLAR, ENDLESS MTN SOLAR SERVICES lead the 5 installers with systems in 16803. The full comp set is above.
Is 16803 a good market for solar sales?
16803 scores 32 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.