Lakewood, WA 98499 solar market data
Updated January 29, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Lakewood 98499 has 6 solar installations at a median installed cost of $4.21/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 40 — higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98499 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.76/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
40 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.08%
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
98499 by year
5 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 1 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98499
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98498 Lakewood | 3.6 km | 7 | $4.15 | 40 |
| 98444 Tacoma | 4.2 km | 8 | $3.37 | 44 |
| 98409 Tacoma | 4.3 km | 11 | $4.31 | 39 |
| 98408 Tacoma | 6.2 km | 11 | $3.39 | 44 |
| 98467 University Place | 6.4 km | 8 | $3.17 | 45 |
| 98388 Steilacoom | 6.5 km | 9 | $3.90 | 41 |
Same city
Other zips in Lakewood
Equipment
What gets installed in 98499
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY66.7%
SILFAB SOLAR16.7%
SUNPOWER16.7%
Inverters
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM33.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY16.7%
OUTBACK POWER TECHNOLOGIES16.7%
SOLAREDGE16.7%
SUNPOWER16.7%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98499
How many solar installations are there in 98499?
SolarDNA counts 6 active solar installations in Lakewood 98499, 5 of them residential, with data through January 29, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98499?
The median residential system in 98499 cost $4.21 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.76/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98499?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98499: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 29, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98499?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98499 to rank yet.
Is 98499 a good market for solar sales?
98499 scores 40 out of 100 (Good, higher than 34% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.