Electricity data about ZIP Code 21842, which is associated with Ocean City, MD in Worcester County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 21842 in the United States. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 21842 to those in Maryland and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Worcester County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 21842 (Ocean City, MD) compare to rates in Maryland and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 21842 of 11.96¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Maryland overall.
ZIP Code 21842 vs. Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate of 17.48¢/kWh is approximately 46% higher than the 11.96¢/kWh 21842 average rate.
ZIP Code 21842 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 16.1¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 35% higher than the average residential rate in 21842.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 21842, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
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ZIP Code 21842 | 11.96¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 1.58¢/kWh |
Maryland | 17.48¢/kWh | 13.07¢/kWh | 10.36¢/kWh |
United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 21842. See how this Worcester County region compares to other regions in Maryland.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 21842 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Maryland.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hoursMonth | ZIP Code 21842 | Average MD ZIP | Maryland |
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Mar 2023 | 3.61 MkWh | 3.65 MkWh | 2200 MkWh |
Apr 2023 | 2.83 MkWh | 2.86 MkWh | 1727 MkWh |
May 2023 | 2.73 MkWh | 2.76 MkWh | 1664 MkWh |
Jun 2023 | 3.23 MkWh | 3.27 MkWh | 1969 MkWh |
Jul 2023 | 4.74 MkWh | 4.79 MkWh | 2888 MkWh |
Aug 2023 | 4.34 MkWh | 4.38 MkWh | 2643 MkWh |
Sep 2023 | 3.64 MkWh | 3.67 MkWh | 2216 MkWh |
Oct 2023 | 2.72 MkWh | 2.75 MkWh | 1658 MkWh |
Nov 2023 | 3.34 MkWh | 3.37 MkWh | 2034 MkWh |
Dec 2023 | 3.99 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 2434 MkWh |
Jan 2024 | 4.73 MkWh | 4.78 MkWh | 2883 MkWh |
Feb 2024 | 3.92 MkWh | 3.96 MkWh | 2390 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 21842 is connected to Ocean City, MD in Worcester County. This Maryland region currently has an approximate population of 10,655 residents and an estimated 5,184 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 21842 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.