Palmerton, PA 18071 solar market data
Updated September 23, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Palmerton 18071 has 88 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.60/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 36 — higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 18071 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.39/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
36 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.10%
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
18071 by year
8 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 20 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 18071
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS | 3 | 0 | 10.08 | $5.65 |
| 2 | HEAT SHED | 2 | 0 | 6.42 | $6.34 |
| 3 | READING ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE | 2 | 0 | 26.91 | $5.54 |
| 4 | SONIC DEVELOPMENT | 2 | 0 | 19.16 | $5.17 |
| 5 | BERKS SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 10.8 | $3.14 |
| 6 | EVERGREEN SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL | 1 | 0 | 6.67 | $6.64 |
| 7 | EVOKE SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 10 | $3.35 |
| 8 | GREENSPRING ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 3.04 | $4.72 |
| 9 | METRO TEK ELECTRIC SERVICES | 1 | 0 | 17.1 | $4.71 |
Equipment
What gets installed in 18071
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
HYUNDAI ENERGY SOLUTIONS21.4%
SUNPOWER21.4%
YINGLI ENERGY CHINA14.3%
MAGE SOLAR USA7.1%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP7.1%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA42.9%
ENPHASE ENERGY28.6%
SUNPOWER21.4%
FRONIUS USA7.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 18071
How many solar installations are there in 18071?
SolarDNA counts 88 active solar installations in Palmerton 18071, 79 of them residential, with data through September 23, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 18071?
The median residential system in 18071 cost $5.60 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.39/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 18071?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 18071: too few recent installs (data runs through September 23, 2026).
Who installs solar in 18071?
SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS, HEAT SHED, READING ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE lead the 9 installers with systems in 18071. The full comp set is above.
Is 18071 a good market for solar sales?
18071 scores 36 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 16% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.