Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 18701 (Wilkes Barre, PA) in Luzerne County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 18701 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 18701 to those in Pennsylvania and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this Luzerne County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 18701 (Wilkes Barre, PA) compare to rates in Pennsylvania and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 18701 of 8.2¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Pennsylvania overall.
ZIP Code 18701 vs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate of 20.08¢/kWh is approximately 145% higher than the 8.2¢/kWh 18701 average rate.
ZIP Code 18701 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 110% higher than the average residential rate in 18701.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 18701, Pennsylvania, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 18701 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.08¢/kWh | 13.16¢/kWh | 10.4¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 18701. See how this Luzerne County region compares to other regions in Pennsylvania.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 18701 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Pennsylvania.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 18701 | Average PA ZIP | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 2.85 MkWh | 2.93 MkWh | 6356 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 2.4 MkWh | 2.46 MkWh | 5335 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 2.04 MkWh | 2.09 MkWh | 4532 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 1.65 MkWh | 1.69 MkWh | 3667 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 1.52 MkWh | 1.56 MkWh | 3384 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 1.96 MkWh | 2.01 MkWh | 4353 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 2.71 MkWh | 2.79 MkWh | 6041 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 2.31 MkWh | 2.37 MkWh | 5135 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 1.75 MkWh | 1.79 MkWh | 3889 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 1.64 MkWh | 1.69 MkWh | 3655 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 1.8 MkWh | 1.84 MkWh | 3999 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 2.58 MkWh | 2.65 MkWh | 5738 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 18701 is connected to Wilkes Barre, PA in Luzerne County. This Pennsylvania region currently has an approximate population of 3,449 residents and an estimated 970 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 18701 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
