Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 28403 (Wilmington, NC) in New Hanover County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 28403 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 28403 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 New Hanover County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 28403 (Wilmington, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 28403 of 10.43¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 28403 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 16¢/kWh is approximately 53% higher than the 10.43¢/kWh 28403 average rate.
ZIP Code 28403 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 28403.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 28403, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28403 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 16¢/kWh | 10.63¢/kWh | 7.05¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 28403. See how this New Hanover County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 28403 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 28403 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 16.19 MkWh | 3.67 MkWh | 3964 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 17.8 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4360 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 24.43 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 29.32 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 24.18 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 19.46 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 16.79 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 17.96 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 25.45 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 28.73 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 25.2 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 17.8 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4358 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 28403 is connected to Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 41,525 residents and an estimated 17,929 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 28403 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
