Auburn, WA 98001 solar market data
Updated April 2, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Auburn 98001 has 14 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.31/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98001 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.15/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
44 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.19%
of 7.4K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▼ 13.4%
residential solar added in Washington, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
61.6K systems
3.1% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
98001 by year
9 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 98001
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No installer has recorded systems here yet. | |||||
Neighboring zips
The nearest zip markets
By distance between zip centroids
| Zip | Distance | Installs | $/W | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98003 Federal Way | 3.7 km | 11 | $3.55 | 43 |
| 98002 Auburn | 4.5 km | 8 | $4.38 | 39 |
| 98023 Federal Way | 7.2 km | 20 | $3.95 | 41 |
| 98032 Kent | 7.7 km | 6 | $3.56 | 43 |
| 98030 Kent | 9.5 km | 14 | $3.54 | 43 |
| 98198 Seattle | 9.9 km | 11 | $3.14 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Auburn
Equipment
What gets installed in 98001
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY57.1%
CSI SOLAR14.3%
SILFAB SOLAR14.3%
HYUNDAI ENERGY SOLUTIONS7.1%
SUNPOWER7.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE42.9%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM21.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY14.3%
SMA AMERICA7.1%
SUNPOWER7.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98001
How many solar installations are there in 98001?
SolarDNA counts 14 active solar installations in Auburn 98001, 14 of them residential, with data through April 2, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98001?
The median residential system in 98001 cost $3.31 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.15/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98001?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98001: insufficient recent data (data runs through April 2, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98001?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98001 to rank yet.
Is 98001 a good market for solar sales?
98001 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 64% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.