Philadelphia, PA 19138 solar market data
Updated March 27, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Philadelphia 19138 has 209 solar installations at a median installed cost of $6.83/W, installations down 8.8% over the trailing twelve months, and a Market Score of 31 — higher than 4% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Pennsylvania
How 19138 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.84/W above
state median $5.99/W
Market score
31 vs 50
Pennsylvania scores 50
Share of state installs
0.24%
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
Next-12-month outlook: 53–65 installs (midpoint 59)
Trailing-12-month installs carried forward at half the observed growth rate (capped at ±30%), with a ±10% band. Not a forecast of permits or policy.
Growth & pricing
19138 by year
62 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 68 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 19138
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOS ENERGY | 1 | 0 | 6.72 | $6.83 |
| 2 | RICHARDS ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 11.48 | $9.15 |
| 3 | SOLULAR | 1 | 0 | 4.95 | $6.06 |
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19126 Philadelphia | 1.6 km | 103 | $7.76 | 33 |
| 19150 Philadelphia | 2.1 km | 191 | — | 39 |
| 19141 Philadelphia | 2.5 km | 162 | $5.95 | 30 |
| 19119 Philadelphia | 2.5 km | 310 | $7.32 | 34 |
| 19144 Philadelphia | 2.9 km | 189 | $6.79 | 33 |
| 19027 Elkins Park | 3.0 km | 126 | $5.90 | 35 |
Same city
Other zips in Philadelphia
Equipment
What gets installed in 19138
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
GE ENERGY33.3%
SCHUCO USA33.3%
SUNTECH POWER33.3%
Inverters
GE ENERGY33.3%
PV POWERED33.3%
SMA AMERICA33.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 19138
How many solar installations are there in 19138?
SolarDNA counts 209 active solar installations in Philadelphia 19138, 208 of them residential, with data through March 27, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 19138?
The median residential system in 19138 cost $6.83 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.84/W above the Pennsylvania median.
Is solar growing in 19138?
Installations in 19138 are down 8.8%: 62 in the trailing twelve months versus 68 before.
Who installs solar in 19138?
EOS ENERGY, RICHARDS ELECTRIC, SOLULAR lead the 3 installers with systems in 19138. The full comp set is above.
Is 19138 a good market for solar sales?
19138 scores 31 out of 100 (Weak, higher than 4% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.