Port Matilda, PA 16870 solar market data
Updated December 22, 2025Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Port Matilda 16870 has 57 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.38/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 32 — higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 16870 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.39/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
32 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.06%
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
16870 by year
8 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 16870
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENVINITY | 7 | 0 | 6.65 | $6.93 |
| 2 | SUN DIRECTED | 4 | 0 | 6.39 | $6.34 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16877 Warriors Mark | 6.7 km | 15 | $7.47 | 32 |
| 16865 Pennsylvania Furnace | 12.4 km | 19 | $6.98 | 32 |
| 16866 Philipsburg | 15.1 km | 27 | $7.49 | 32 |
| 16803 State College | 15.7 km | 59 | $7.09 | 32 |
| 16844 Julian | 15.8 km | 21 | $6.31 | 33 |
| 16868 Pine Grove Mills | 17.9 km | 7 | $7.60 | 32 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 16870
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SUNPOWER54.5%
ET SOLAR INDUSTRY9.1%
GREEN POWER9.1%
SCHOTT SOLAR9.1%
SHARP9.1%
Inverters
SUNPOWER54.5%
ENPHASE ENERGY36.4%
FRONIUS USA9.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 16870
How many solar installations are there in 16870?
SolarDNA counts 57 active solar installations in Port Matilda 16870, 47 of them residential, with data through December 22, 2025.
How much does solar cost in 16870?
The median residential system in 16870 cost $6.38 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.39/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 16870?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 16870: too few recent installs (data runs through December 22, 2025).
Who installs solar in 16870?
ENVINITY, SUN DIRECTED lead the 2 installers with systems in 16870. The full comp set is above.
Is 16870 a good market for solar sales?
16870 scores 32 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 9% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.