Learn about electricity in ZIP Code 27981 (Wanchese, NC). View electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 27981 in Dare County in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 27981 to those in North Carolina and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Dare County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 27981 (Wanchese, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 27981 of 10.38¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 27981 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 16.25¢/kWh is approximately 57% higher than the 10.38¢/kWh 27981 average rate.
ZIP Code 27981 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.83¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 81% higher than the average residential rate in 27981.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 27981, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27981 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 16.25¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 27981. See how this Dare County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 27981 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 27981 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 0.68 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4360 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.93 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 1.11 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.92 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.74 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.64 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.68 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.97 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 1.09 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.96 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 0.68 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4358 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 0.61 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3951 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 27981 is connected to Wanchese, NC in Dare County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 1,732 residents and an estimated 683 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 27981 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
