Learn about electricity in ZIP Code 21788 (Thurmont, MD). View electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 21788 in Frederick County in the United States. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 21788 to those in Maryland and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Frederick County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 21788 (Thurmont, MD) compare to rates in Maryland and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 21788 of 9.78¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maryland overall.
ZIP Code 21788 vs. Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate of 19.57¢/kWh is approximately 100% higher than the 9.78¢/kWh 21788 average rate.
ZIP Code 21788 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 76% higher than the average residential rate in 21788.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 21788, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21788 | 9.78¢/kWh | 9.53¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 19.57¢/kWh | 15.86¢/kWh | 13.59¢/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 21788. See how this Frederick County region compares to other regions in Maryland.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 21788 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maryland.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 21788 | Average MD ZIP | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 5.97 MkWh | 5.62 MkWh | 3387 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 4.7 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 2664 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 3.7 MkWh | 3.48 MkWh | 2100 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 3.08 MkWh | 2.89 MkWh | 1744 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 3.04 MkWh | 2.86 MkWh | 1724 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 4.13 MkWh | 3.89 MkWh | 2344 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 5.46 MkWh | 5.14 MkWh | 3097 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 4.17 MkWh | 3.92 MkWh | 2362 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 3.61 MkWh | 3.4 MkWh | 2048 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 2.88 MkWh | 2.7 MkWh | 1631 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 3.43 MkWh | 3.23 MkWh | 1947 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 5.26 MkWh | 4.95 MkWh | 2985 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 21788 is connected to Thurmont, MD in Frederick County. This Maryland region currently has an approximate population of 11,910 residents and an estimated 4,727 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 21788 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
