Vancouver, WA 98686 solar market data
Updated January 31, 2019Older data · growth withheldProvisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Vancouver 98686 has 37 solar installations at a median installed cost of $3.39/W, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 44 — higher than 63% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Washington
How 98686 compares with the state
Installed cost
$0.07/W below
state median $3.45/W
Market score
44 vs 39
Washington scores 39
Share of state installs
0.50%
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
98686 by year
27 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 9 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 98686
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 | 3.4 km | 38 | $3.56 | 43 |
| 98685 Vancouver | 4.5 km | 40 | $3.73 | 42 |
| 98662 Vancouver | 4.6 km | 33 | $3.81 | 42 |
| 98663 Vancouver | 7.1 km | 14 | $3.81 | 42 |
| 98661 Vancouver | 7.8 km | 32 | $3.54 | 43 |
| 98660 Vancouver | 8.6 km | 10 | $3.78 | 42 |
Same city
Other zips in Vancouver
Equipment
What gets installed in 98686
Share of systems with a recorded brand
Modules
ITEK ENERGY55.6%
SOLARCITY16.7%
QCELLS NORTH AMERICA11.1%
CSI SOLAR5.6%
SILFAB SOLAR5.6%
Inverters
SOLAREDGE29.7%
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM27.0%
DELTA ELECTRONICS21.6%
ENPHASE ENERGY21.6%
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 98686
How many solar installations are there in 98686?
SolarDNA counts 37 active solar installations in Vancouver 98686, 37 of them residential, with data through January 31, 2019.
How much does solar cost in 98686?
The median residential system in 98686 cost $3.39 per watt over the trailing twelve months, $0.07/W below the Washington median.
Is solar growing in 98686?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 98686: insufficient recent data (data runs through January 31, 2019).
Who installs solar in 98686?
No installer has enough recorded systems in 98686 to rank yet.
Is 98686 a good market for solar sales?
98686 scores 44 out of 100 (Good, higher than 63% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.