Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 20879 in Montgomery County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 20879 in Gaithersburg, MD. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 20879 to those in Maryland and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Montgomery County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 20879 (Gaithersburg, MD) compare to rates in Maryland and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 20879 of 11.28¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maryland overall.
ZIP Code 20879 vs. Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate of 21.05¢/kWh is approximately 87% higher than the 11.28¢/kWh 20879 average rate.
ZIP Code 20879 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 60% higher than the average residential rate in 20879.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 20879, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 20879 | 11.28¢/kWh | 4.76¢/kWh | 2.1¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 21.05¢/kWh | 15.13¢/kWh | 12.46¢/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 20879. See how this Montgomery County region compares to other regions in Maryland.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 20879 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maryland.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 20879 | Average MD ZIP | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 7.28 MkWh | 2.71 MkWh | 1632 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 8.25 MkWh | 3.07 MkWh | 1850 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 12.43 MkWh | 4.62 MkWh | 2786 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 15.12 MkWh | 5.62 MkWh | 3390 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 11.9 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 2667 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 9.38 MkWh | 3.49 MkWh | 2102 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 7.79 MkWh | 2.9 MkWh | 1746 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 7.7 MkWh | 2.86 MkWh | 1726 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 10.46 MkWh | 3.89 MkWh | 2346 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 13.83 MkWh | 5.14 MkWh | 3100 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 10.55 MkWh | 3.92 MkWh | 2365 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 9.14 MkWh | 3.4 MkWh | 2048 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 20879 is connected to Gaithersburg, MD in Montgomery County. This Maryland region currently has an approximate population of 26,164 residents and an estimated 8,212 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 20879 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
