Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 26501 (Morgantown, WV) in Monongalia County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 26501 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 26501 to those in West Virginia and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Monongalia County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 26501 (Morgantown, WV) compare to rates in West Virginia and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 26501 of 10.2¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of West Virginia overall.
ZIP Code 26501 vs. West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate of 14.2¢/kWh is approximately 39% higher than the 10.2¢/kWh 26501 average rate.
ZIP Code 26501 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.85¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 55% higher than the average residential rate in 26501.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 26501, West Virginia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26501 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 14.2¢/kWh | 11.23¢/kWh | 6.96¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.85¢/kWh | 12.52¢/kWh | 7.91¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 26501. See how this Monongalia County region compares to other regions in West Virginia.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 26501 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in West Virginia.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 26501 | Average WV ZIP | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | 10.25 MkWh | 0.86 MkWh | 733 MkWh |
| May 2022 | 9.79 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 701 MkWh |
| Jun 2022 | 11.36 MkWh | 0.96 MkWh | 813 MkWh |
| Jul 2022 | 13.32 MkWh | 1.12 MkWh | 953 MkWh |
| Aug 2022 | 13.31 MkWh | 1.12 MkWh | 952 MkWh |
| Sep 2022 | 9.78 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 700 MkWh |
| Oct 2022 | 9.7 MkWh | 0.82 MkWh | 694 MkWh |
| Nov 2022 | 12.05 MkWh | 1.01 MkWh | 862 MkWh |
| Dec 2022 | 17.75 MkWh | 1.49 MkWh | 1270 MkWh |
| Jan 2023 | 15.92 MkWh | 1.34 MkWh | 1139 MkWh |
| Feb 2023 | 13.05 MkWh | 1.1 MkWh | 934 MkWh |
| Mar 2023 | 13.39 MkWh | 1.13 MkWh | 958 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 26501 is connected to Morgantown, WV in Monongalia County. This West Virginia region currently has an approximate population of 22,198 residents and an estimated 8,602 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.
