Electricity data about ZIP Code 27040, which is associated with Pfafftown, NC in Forsyth County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 27040 in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 27040 to those in North Carolina and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Forsyth County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 27040 (Pfafftown, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 27040 of 11.41¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 27040 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 14.95¢/kWh is approximately 31% higher than the 11.41¢/kWh 27040 average rate.
ZIP Code 27040 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.16¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 59% higher than the average residential rate in 27040.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 27040, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27040 | 11.41¢/kWh | 8.87¢/kWh | 8.93¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.16¢/kWh | 14.47¢/kWh | 9.64¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 27040. See how this Forsyth County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 27040 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 27040 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 6.59 MkWh | 4.43 MkWh | 4783 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 5.69 MkWh | 3.82 MkWh | 4127 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 6.08 MkWh | 4.09 MkWh | 4410 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 8.61 MkWh | 5.79 MkWh | 6249 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 9.69 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 8.5 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 6.01 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4364 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 5.44 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3951 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 6.23 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 4522 MkWh |
| Jun 2026 | 8.13 MkWh | 5.47 MkWh | 5904 MkWh |
| Jul 2026 | 9.68 MkWh | 6.51 MkWh | 7029 MkWh |
| Aug 2026 | 9.5 MkWh | 6.39 MkWh | 6894 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 27040 is connected to Pfafftown, NC in Forsyth County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 12,519 residents and an estimated 4,646 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 27040 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
