Learn about electricity in ZIP Code 04785 (Van Buren, ME). View electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 04785 in Aroostook County in the United States. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 04785 to those in Maine and also tho those in the entire U.S. In addition, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Aroostook County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 04785 (Van Buren, ME) compare to rates in Maine and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 04785 of 12.75¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maine overall.
ZIP Code 04785 vs. Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate of 27.98¢/kWh is approximately 119% higher than the 12.75¢/kWh 04785 average rate.
ZIP Code 04785 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 42% higher than the average residential rate in 04785.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 04785, Maine, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04785 | 12.75¢/kWh | 11.98¢/kWh | 12.55¢/kWh |
| Maine | 27.98¢/kWh | 21.14¢/kWh | 15.41¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 04785. See how this Aroostook County region compares to other regions in Maine.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 04785 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maine.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 04785 | Average ME ZIP | Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 0.4 MkWh | 0.7 MkWh | 342 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 0.43 MkWh | 0.76 MkWh | 366 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 0.46 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 399 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.54 MkWh | 0.96 MkWh | 464 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 0.58 MkWh | 1.03 MkWh | 501 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.54 MkWh | 0.95 MkWh | 461 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.47 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 400 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.41 MkWh | 0.73 MkWh | 353 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.39 MkWh | 0.68 MkWh | 331 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.45 MkWh | 0.8 MkWh | 386 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.48 MkWh | 0.85 MkWh | 414 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.41 MkWh | 0.73 MkWh | 355 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 04785 is connected to Van Buren, ME in Aroostook County. This Maine region currently has an approximate population of 2,187 residents and an estimated 964 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 04785 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
