Olympia, WA 98501 solar market data
Updated March 5, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Olympia 98501 has 55 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.45/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 62% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98501 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.01/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
44 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.74%
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
98501 by year
42 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 12 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98503 Lacey | 7.2 km | 21 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 98506 Olympia | 10.2 km | 38 | $3.28 | 44 |
| 98513 Olympia | 10.3 km | 28 | $3.42 | 44 |
| 98512 Olympia | 13.0 km | 32 | $4.03 | 41 |
| 98516 Olympia | 13.3 km | 17 | $3.35 | 44 |
| 98589 Tenino | 16.7 km | 19 | $3.29 | 44 |
Same city
Other zips in Olympia
Equipment
What gets installed in 98501
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY74.6%
SILFAB SOLAR10.9%
CSI SOLAR7.3%
SUNPOWER3.6%
HYUNDAI ENERGY SOLUTIONS1.8%
Inverters
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM43.6%
SOLAREDGE36.4%
SMA AMERICA7.3%
ENPHASE ENERGY5.5%
FRONIUS USA3.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98501
How many solar installations are there in 98501?
SolarDNA counts 55 active solar installations in Olympia 98501, 54 of them residential, with data through March 5, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98501?
The median residential system in 98501 cost $3.45 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.01/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98501?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98501: insufficient recent data (data runs through March 5, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98501?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98501 to rank yet.
Is 98501 a good market for solar sales?
98501 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 62% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.