Electricity data about ZIP Code 24740, which is associated with Princeton, WV in Mercer County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 24740 in the United States. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 24740 to those in West Virginia and also tho those in the entire U.S. In addition, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Mercer County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 24740 (Princeton, WV) compare to rates in West Virginia and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 24740 of 9.57¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of West Virginia overall.
ZIP Code 24740 vs. West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate of 16.14¢/kWh is approximately 69% higher than the 9.57¢/kWh 24740 average rate.
ZIP Code 24740 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 89% higher than the average residential rate in 24740.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 24740, West Virginia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24740 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.14¢/kWh | 11.77¢/kWh | 8.1¢/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 24740. See how this Mercer County region compares to other regions in West Virginia.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 24740 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in West Virginia.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 24740 | Average WV ZIP | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 9.75 MkWh | 0.77 MkWh | 652 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 11.44 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 764 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 17.94 MkWh | 1.41 MkWh | 1199 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 22.63 MkWh | 1.78 MkWh | 1512 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 17.13 MkWh | 1.34 MkWh | 1144 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 13.55 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 905 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 10.26 MkWh | 0.81 MkWh | 685 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 9.18 MkWh | 0.72 MkWh | 613 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 12.48 MkWh | 0.98 MkWh | 834 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 16.68 MkWh | 1.31 MkWh | 1115 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 13.52 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 904 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 9.82 MkWh | 0.77 MkWh | 656 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 24740 is connected to Princeton, WV in Mercer County. This West Virginia region currently has an approximate population of 30,073 residents and an estimated 12,963 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 24740 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
