Lakewood, WA 98498 solar market data
Updated December 13, 2018Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Lakewood 98498 has 7 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.15/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98498 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.70/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
40 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.09%
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
98498 by year
7 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 0 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98498
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98388 Steilacoom | 3.3 km | 9 | $3.90 | 41 |
| 98499 Lakewood | 3.6 km | 6 | $4.21 | 40 |
| 98467 University Place | 5.1 km | 8 | $3.17 | 45 |
| 98409 Tacoma | 7.0 km | 11 | $4.31 | 39 |
| 98444 Tacoma | 7.0 km | 8 | $3.37 | 44 |
| 98466 Tacoma | 7.7 km | 11 | $3.30 | 44 |
Same city
Other zips in Lakewood
Equipment
What gets installed in 98498
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY85.7%
SUNPOWER14.3%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE42.9%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM14.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY14.3%
SMA AMERICA14.3%
SUNPOWER14.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98498
How many solar installations are there in 98498?
SolarDNA counts 7 active solar installations in Lakewood 98498, 7 of them residential, with data through December 13, 2018.
How much does solar cost in 98498?
The median residential system in 98498 cost $4.15 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.70/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98498?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98498: insufficient recent data (data runs through December 13, 2018).
Who installs solar in 98498?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98498 to rank yet.
Is 98498 a good market for solar sales?
98498 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 35% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.