Federal Way, WA 98003 solar market data
Updated March 8, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Federal Way 98003 has 11 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.55/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 43 — higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98003 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.09/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
43 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.15%
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
98003 by year
9 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 2 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98003
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98001 Auburn | 3.7 km | 14 | $3.31 | 44 |
| 98023 Federal Way | 3.9 km | 20 | $3.95 | 41 |
| 98032 Kent | 6.7 km | 6 | $3.56 | 43 |
| 98422 Tacoma | 7.1 km | 19 | $3.14 | 45 |
| 98198 Seattle | 8.1 km | 11 | $3.14 | 45 |
| 98002 Auburn | 8.1 km | 8 | $4.38 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Federal Way
Equipment
What gets installed in 98003
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY72.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA18.2%
SUNPOWER9.1%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE45.5%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM36.4%
SMA AMERICA9.1%
SUNPOWER9.1%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98003
How many solar installations are there in 98003?
SolarDNA counts 11 active solar installations in Federal Way 98003, 11 of them residential, with data through March 8, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98003?
The median residential system in 98003 cost $3.55 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.09/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98003?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98003: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 8, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98003?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98003 to rank yet.
Is 98003 a good market for solar sales?
98003 scores 43 out of 100 (Good, higher than 56% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.