Wilkes Barre, PA 18705 solar market data
Updated September 30, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Wilkes Barre 18705 has 40 solar installations at a median installed cost of $2.25/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 52 — higher than 94% of U.S. zip markets.
Zip Market Score
Excellent · higher than 94% of zips
Versus Pennsylvania
How 18705 compares with the state
Installed cost
$3.74/W below
state median $5.99/W
Market score
52 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.05%
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
18705 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 10 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 18705
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPOTTS BROTHERS | 1 | 0 | 24 | $2.25 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18704 Kingston | 3.8 km | 98 | $7.21 | 33 |
| 18709 Luzerne | 4.4 km | 8 | — | 42 |
| 18644 Wyoming | 5.7 km | 20 | $4.89 | 39 |
| 18640 Pittston | 7.2 km | 49 | $5.26 | 38 |
| 18702 Wilkes Barre | 8.0 km | 98 | $5.32 | 38 |
| 18651 Plymouth | 9.0 km | 21 | $9.02 | 32 |
Same city
Other zips in Wilkes Barre
Equipment
What gets installed in 18705
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
CSI SOLAR100.0%
Inverters
SMA AMERICA100.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 18705
How many solar installations are there in 18705?
SolarDNA counts 40 active solar installations in Wilkes Barre 18705, 39 of them residential, with data through September 30, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 18705?
The median residential system in 18705 cost $2.25 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $3.74/W below the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 18705?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 18705: too few recent installs (data runs through September 30, 2026).
Who installs solar in 18705?
SPOTTS BROTHERS lead the 1 installers with systems in 18705. The full comp set is above.
Is 18705 a good market for solar sales?
18705 scores 52 out of 100 (Excellent, higher than 94% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.