Vancouver, WA 98685 solar market data
Updated January 31, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Vancouver 98685 has 40 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.73/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 42 — higher than 53% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98685 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.27/W above
state median $3.45/W
Market score
42 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.54%
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
98685 by year
32 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 7 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98685
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98665 Vancouver | 3.7 km | 38 | $3.56 | 43 |
| 98686 Vancouver | 4.5 km | 37 | $3.39 | 44 |
| 98663 Vancouver | 7.6 km | 14 | $3.81 | 42 |
| 98642 Ridgefield | 7.6 km | 54 | $3.56 | 43 |
| 98660 Vancouver | 8.3 km | 10 | $3.78 | 42 |
| 98662 Vancouver | 8.9 km | 33 | $3.81 | 42 |
Same city
Other zips in Vancouver
Equipment
What gets installed in 98685
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY75.7%
SOLARCITY10.8%
CSI SOLAR5.4%
SILFAB SOLAR5.4%
SUNPOWER2.7%
Inverters
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM42.5%
SOLAREDGE35.0%
ENPHASE ENERGY17.5%
DELTA ELECTRONICS5.0%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98685
How many solar installations are there in 98685?
SolarDNA counts 40 active solar installations in Vancouver 98685, 40 of them residential, with data through January 31, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98685?
The median residential system in 98685 cost $3.73 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.27/W above the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98685?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98685: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 31, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98685?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98685 to rank yet.
Is 98685 a good market for solar sales?
98685 scores 42 out of 100 (Good, higher than 53% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.