Get detailed electricity rate information for ZIP Code 21794 (West Friendship, MD). View electricity data and other statistics about ZIP Code 21794 in Howard County in the United States. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 21794 to those in Maryland and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Howard County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 21794 (West Friendship, MD) compare to rates in Maryland and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 21794 of 10.65¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maryland overall.
ZIP Code 21794 vs. Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate of 17.48¢/kWh is approximately 64% higher than the 10.65¢/kWh 21794 average rate.
ZIP Code 21794 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 45% higher than the average residential rate in 21794.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 21794, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21794 | 10.65¢/kWh | 3.91¢/kWh | 2.06¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 17.48¢/kWh | 13.07¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 21794. See how this Howard County region compares to other regions in Maryland.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 21794 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maryland.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 21794 | Average MD ZIP | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 1.51 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 2206 MkWh |
| Mar 2023 | 1.5 MkWh | 3.65 MkWh | 2200 MkWh |
| Apr 2023 | 1.18 MkWh | 2.86 MkWh | 1727 MkWh |
| May 2023 | 1.14 MkWh | 2.76 MkWh | 1664 MkWh |
| Jun 2023 | 1.35 MkWh | 3.27 MkWh | 1969 MkWh |
| Jul 2023 | 1.97 MkWh | 4.79 MkWh | 2888 MkWh |
| Aug 2023 | 1.81 MkWh | 4.38 MkWh | 2643 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 1.51 MkWh | 3.67 MkWh | 2216 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 1.13 MkWh | 2.75 MkWh | 1658 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 1.39 MkWh | 3.37 MkWh | 2034 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 1.66 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 2434 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 1.97 MkWh | 4.78 MkWh | 2883 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 21794 is connected to West Friendship, MD in Howard County. This Maryland region currently has an approximate population of 2,277 residents and an estimated 807 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
