Kent, WA 98042 solar market data
Updated March 14, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Kent 98042 has 20 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.84/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 46% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98042 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.38/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
42 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.27%
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
98042 by year
14 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 6 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98038 Maple Valley | 5.1 km | 31 | $3.33 | 44 |
| 98031 Kent | 5.9 km | 14 | $3.45 | 43 |
| 98030 Kent | 7.1 km | 14 | $3.54 | 43 |
| 98058 Renton | 8.7 km | 15 | $3.39 | 44 |
| 98092 Auburn | 9.0 km | 28 | $3.69 | 42 |
| 98002 Auburn | 9.5 km | 8 | $4.38 | 39 |
Same city
Other zips in Kent
Equipment
What gets installed in 98042
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY70.0%
LG ELECTRONICS10.0%
SUNPOWER10.0%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA5.0%
SILFAB SOLAR5.0%
Inverters
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM45.0%
SOLAREDGE35.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY15.0%
SUNPOWER5.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98042
How many solar installations are there in 98042?
SolarDNA counts 20 active solar installations in Kent 98042, 20 of them residential, with data through March 14, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98042?
The median residential system in 98042 cost $3.84 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.38/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98042?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98042: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 14, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98042?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98042 to rank yet.
Is 98042 a good market for solar sales?
98042 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 46% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.