Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 27601 (Raleigh, NC) in Wake County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 27601 in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 27601 to those in North Carolina and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Wake County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 27601 (Raleigh, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 27601 of 10.43¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 27601 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 14.95¢/kWh is approximately 43% higher than the 10.43¢/kWh 27601 average rate.
ZIP Code 27601 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.16¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 74% higher than the average residential rate in 27601.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 27601, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27601 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/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 27601. See how this Wake County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 27601 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 27601 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 6.02 MkWh | 4.43 MkWh | 4783 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 5.2 MkWh | 3.82 MkWh | 4127 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 5.55 MkWh | 4.09 MkWh | 4410 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 7.87 MkWh | 5.79 MkWh | 6249 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 8.86 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 7.77 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 5.5 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4364 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 4.98 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3951 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 5.69 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 4522 MkWh |
| Jun 2026 | 7.43 MkWh | 5.47 MkWh | 5904 MkWh |
| Jul 2026 | 8.85 MkWh | 6.51 MkWh | 7029 MkWh |
| Aug 2026 | 8.68 MkWh | 6.39 MkWh | 6894 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 27601 is connected to Raleigh, NC in Wake County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 10,525 residents and an estimated 4,127 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 27601 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
