Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 27701 (Durham, NC) in Durham County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 27701 in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 27701 to those in North Carolina and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Durham County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 27701 (Durham, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 27701 of 10.22¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 27701 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 15.09¢/kWh is approximately 48% higher than the 10.22¢/kWh 27701 average rate.
ZIP Code 27701 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.44¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 80% higher than the average residential rate in 27701.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 27701, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27701 | 10.22¢/kWh | 7.96¢/kWh | 6.05¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢/kWh | 10.44¢/kWh | 7.78¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 27701. See how this Durham County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 27701 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 27701 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 13.15 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 15.79 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 13.02 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 10.48 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 9.04 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 9.67 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 13.71 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 15.47 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 13.57 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 9.58 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4358 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 8.69 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3951 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 9.94 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 4522 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 27701 is connected to Durham, NC in Durham County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 23,112 residents and an estimated 9,698 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 27701 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
