Bellingham, WA 98226 solar market data
Updated May 30, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Bellingham 98226 has 121 solar installations at a median installed cost of $2.96/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 46 — higher than 73% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98226 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.49/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
46 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
1.63%
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
98226 by year
76 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 43 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 Bellingham | 6.3 km | 168 | $3.13 | 46 |
| 98229 Bellingham | 11.6 km | 71 | $2.99 | 46 |
| 98248 Ferndale | 13.2 km | 57 | $2.84 | 46 |
| 98247 Everson | 14.5 km | 21 | $2.87 | 46 |
| 98264 Lynden | 15.6 km | 22 | $2.87 | 46 |
| 98262 Lummi Island | 19.8 km | 8 | $3.01 | 45 |
Same city
Other zips in Bellingham
Equipment
What gets installed in 98226
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY63.6%
CSI SOLAR17.4%
SILFAB SOLAR14.9%
CANADIAN SOLAR0.8%
LG ELECTRONICS0.8%
Inverters
FRONIUS USA31.4%
SMA AMERICA26.5%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM17.4%
ENPHASE ENERGY12.4%
SOLAREDGE5.8%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98226
How many solar installations are there in 98226?
SolarDNA counts 121 active solar installations in Bellingham 98226, 117 of them residential, with data through May 30, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98226?
The median residential system in 98226 cost $2.96 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.49/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98226?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98226: insufficient recent data (data runs through May 30, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98226?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98226 to rank yet.
Is 98226 a good market for solar sales?
98226 scores 46 out of 100 (Great, higher than 73% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.