Allentown, PA 18106 solar market data
Updated September 10, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Allentown 18106 has 78 solar installations at a median installed cost of $5.40/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 37 — higher than 18% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 18106 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.60/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
37 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.09%
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
18106 by year
16 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 14 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 18106
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMI SOLAR ELECTRIC | 2 | 0 | 2.73 | $6.31 |
| 2 | SOLAR UNIVERSE | 2 | 0 | 10.37 | $4.07 |
| 3 | AZTEC SOLAR POWER | 1 | 0 | 29.9 | $5.96 |
| 4 | BORREGO SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 197.34 | $5.57 |
| 5 | RENU BUILDING ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1 | 0 | 5.16 | $7.50 |
| 6 | STANDARD SOLAR | 1 | 0 | 6.48 | $3.60 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18087 Trexlertown | 3.8 km | 9 | — | 42 |
| 18069 Orefield | 4.7 km | 84 | $5.84 | 35 |
| 18051 Fogelsville | 5.7 km | 52 | $6.11 | 34 |
| 18104 Allentown | 6.2 km | 382 | $6.53 | 34 |
| 18062 Macungie | 6.3 km | 284 | $7.00 | 34 |
| 18031 Breinigsville | 6.4 km | 160 | $6.14 | 34 |
Same city
Other zips in Allentown
Equipment
What gets installed in 18106
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
SCHUCO USA25.0%
TRINA SOLAR25.0%
LG ELECTRONICS12.5%
SANYO ELECTRIC OF PANASONIC GROUP12.5%
SUNTECH POWER12.5%
Inverters
ENPHASE ENERGY25.0%
SMA AMERICA25.0%
FRONIUS USA12.5%
POWER-ONE12.5%
PV POWERED12.5%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 18106
How many solar installations are there in 18106?
SolarDNA counts 78 active solar installations in Allentown 18106, 71 of them residential, with data through September 10, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 18106?
The median residential system in 18106 cost $5.40 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.60/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 18106?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 18106: too few recent installs (data runs through September 10, 2026).
Who installs solar in 18106?
CMI SOLAR ELECTRIC, SOLAR UNIVERSE, AZTEC SOLAR POWER lead the 6 installers with systems in 18106. The full comp set is above.
Is 18106 a good market for solar sales?
18106 scores 37 out of 100 (Fair, higher than 18% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.