Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 12304 (Schenectady, NY) in Schenectady County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 12304 in the United States. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 12304 to those in New York and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Schenectady County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 12304 (Schenectady, NY) compare to rates in New York and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 12304 of 11.74¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New York overall.
ZIP Code 12304 vs. New York
New York's average residential electricity rate of 27.23¢/kWh is approximately 132% higher than the 11.74¢/kWh 12304 average rate.
ZIP Code 12304 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 54% higher than the average residential rate in 12304.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 12304, New York, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12304 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 27.23¢/kWh | 22.73¢/kWh | 8.91¢/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 12304. See how this Schenectady County region compares to other regions in New York.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 12304 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New York.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 12304 | Average NY ZIP | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 3.19 MkWh | 1.6 MkWh | 3435 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 3.16 MkWh | 1.58 MkWh | 3408 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 4.1 MkWh | 2.06 MkWh | 4421 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 4.7 MkWh | 2.35 MkWh | 5060 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 4.25 MkWh | 2.13 MkWh | 4575 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 3.76 MkWh | 1.88 MkWh | 4046 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 3.23 MkWh | 1.62 MkWh | 3479 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 3.12 MkWh | 1.56 MkWh | 3363 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 3.85 MkWh | 1.93 MkWh | 4143 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 5.78 MkWh | 2.9 MkWh | 6229 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 5.22 MkWh | 2.61 MkWh | 5620 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 3.88 MkWh | 1.94 MkWh | 4180 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 12304 is connected to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady County. This New York region currently has an approximate population of 22,230 residents and an estimated 8,137 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 12304 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
