Electricity data about ZIP Code 26542, which is associated with Masontown, WV in Preston County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 26542 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 26542 to those in West Virginia and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Preston County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 26542 (Masontown, WV) compare to rates in West Virginia and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 26542 of 10.2¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of West Virginia overall.
ZIP Code 26542 vs. West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate of 13.98¢/kWh is approximately 37% higher than the 10.2¢/kWh 26542 average rate.
ZIP Code 26542 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 16.1¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 58% higher than the average residential rate in 26542.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 26542, West Virginia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26542 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 13.98¢/kWh | 11.77¢/kWh | 7.65¢/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 26542. See how this Preston County region compares to other regions in West Virginia.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 26542 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in West Virginia.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 26542 | Average WV ZIP | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | 1.51 MkWh | 1.13 MkWh | 958 MkWh |
| Apr 2023 | 1.09 MkWh | 0.81 MkWh | 691 MkWh |
| May 2023 | 1.05 MkWh | 0.78 MkWh | 666 MkWh |
| Jun 2023 | 1.05 MkWh | 0.78 MkWh | 668 MkWh |
| Jul 2023 | 1.47 MkWh | 1.1 MkWh | 932 MkWh |
| Aug 2023 | 1.44 MkWh | 1.08 MkWh | 918 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 1.11 MkWh | 0.83 MkWh | 707 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 1.03 MkWh | 0.77 MkWh | 658 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 1.34 MkWh | 1 MkWh | 851 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 1.75 MkWh | 1.31 MkWh | 1115 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 2.05 MkWh | 1.53 MkWh | 1302 MkWh |
| Feb 2024 | 1.58 MkWh | 1.18 MkWh | 1007 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 26542 is connected to Masontown, WV in Preston County. This West Virginia region currently has an approximate population of 2,486 residents and an estimated 998 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 26542 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
