Detailed electricity rate data on ZIP Code 21562 in Allegany County in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 21562, which is primarily associated with Westernport, MD. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 21562 to those in Maryland and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Allegany County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 21562 (Westernport, MD) compare to rates in Maryland and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 21562 of 9.5¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maryland overall.
ZIP Code 21562 vs. Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate of 35.85¢/kWh is approximately 277% higher than the 9.5¢/kWh 21562 average rate.
ZIP Code 21562 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.83¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 98% higher than the average residential rate in 21562.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 21562, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21562 | 9.5¢/kWh | 4.71¢/kWh | 2.37¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 35.85¢/kWh | 16.54¢/kWh | 14.76¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 21562. See how this Allegany County region compares to other regions in Maryland.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 21562 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maryland.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 21562 | Average MD ZIP | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 0.59 MkWh | 2.89 MkWh | 1744 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.58 MkWh | 2.86 MkWh | 1724 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.79 MkWh | 3.89 MkWh | 2344 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 1.05 MkWh | 5.14 MkWh | 3097 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.8 MkWh | 3.92 MkWh | 2362 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.69 MkWh | 3.4 MkWh | 2048 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.55 MkWh | 2.7 MkWh | 1631 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.66 MkWh | 3.23 MkWh | 1947 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 1.01 MkWh | 4.95 MkWh | 2985 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 1.1 MkWh | 5.41 MkWh | 3259 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.98 MkWh | 4.8 MkWh | 2896 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 0.73 MkWh | 3.57 MkWh | 2155 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 21562 is connected to Westernport, MD in Allegany County. This Maryland region currently has an approximate population of 3,519 residents and an estimated 1,360 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 21562 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
