Olympia, WA 98506 solar market data
Updated May 2, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Olympia 98506 has 38 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.28/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98506 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.17/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
44 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.51%
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
98506 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 10 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98506
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98516 Olympia | 6.9 km | 17 | $3.35 | 44 |
| 98501 Olympia | 10.2 km | 55 | $3.45 | 44 |
| 98503 Lacey | 11.1 km | 21 | $4.20 | 40 |
| 98502 Olympia | 14.0 km | 48 | $3.53 | 43 |
| 98513 Olympia | 15.6 km | 28 | $3.42 | 44 |
| 98327 Dupont | 18.1 km | 7 | $4.17 | 40 |
Same city
Other zips in Olympia
Equipment
What gets installed in 98506
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY63.2%
SILFAB SOLAR18.4%
CSI SOLAR7.9%
REC SOLAR5.3%
MAXEON SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES2.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE39.5%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM34.2%
ENPHASE ENERGY7.9%
SMA AMERICA7.9%
HIQ SOLAR5.3%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98506
How many solar installations are there in 98506?
SolarDNA counts 38 active solar installations in Olympia 98506, 38 of them residential, with data through May 2, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98506?
The median residential system in 98506 cost $3.28 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.17/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98506?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98506: insufficient recent data (data runs through May 2, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98506?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98506 to rank yet.
Is 98506 a good market for solar sales?
98506 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 65% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.