Get detailed electricity rate information for ZIP Code 28098 (Lowell, NC). View electricity data and other statistics about ZIP Code 28098 in Gaston County in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 28098 to those in North Carolina and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this Gaston County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 28098 (Lowell, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 28098 of 10.22¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 28098 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 14.64¢/kWh is approximately 43% higher than the 10.22¢/kWh 28098 average rate.
ZIP Code 28098 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.78¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 74% higher than the average residential rate in 28098.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 28098, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28098 | 10.22¢/kWh | 7.96¢/kWh | 6.05¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.64¢/kWh | 10.58¢/kWh | 7.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 28098. See how this Gaston County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 28098 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 28098 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 1.72 MkWh | 5.41 MkWh | 5832 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 2.25 MkWh | 7.08 MkWh | 7636 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 1.63 MkWh | 5.11 MkWh | 5517 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 1.3 MkWh | 4.1 MkWh | 4427 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 1.16 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3946 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 1.28 MkWh | 4.02 MkWh | 4339 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 1.75 MkWh | 5.52 MkWh | 5956 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 2.1 MkWh | 6.61 MkWh | 7135 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 1.73 MkWh | 5.46 MkWh | 5886 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 1.4 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 1.21 MkWh | 3.8 MkWh | 4102 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 1.3 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 28098 is connected to Lowell, NC in Gaston County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 3,632 residents and an estimated 1,321 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 28098 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
