Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 27705 (Durham, NC) in Durham County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 27705 in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 27705 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 27705 (Durham, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 27705 of 10.22¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 27705 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 15.09¢/kWh is approximately 48% higher than the 10.22¢/kWh 27705 average rate.
ZIP Code 27705 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 27705.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 27705, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27705 | 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 27705. 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 27705 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 27705 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 31.4 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 37.69 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 31.09 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 25.02 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 21.59 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 23.09 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 32.72 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 36.93 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 32.4 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 22.88 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4358 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 20.74 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3951 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 23.74 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 4522 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 27705 is connected to Durham, NC in Durham County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 49,508 residents and an estimated 19,962 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 27705 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
