Electricity rate details and in-depth statistics about ZIP Code 28516 in the state of North Carolina. View open electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 28516 in Beaufort, NC in the U.S. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 28516 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 Carteret County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 28516 (Beaufort, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 28516 of 10.98¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 28516 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 14.95¢/kWh is approximately 36% higher than the 10.98¢/kWh 28516 average rate.
ZIP Code 28516 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.16¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 65% higher than the average residential rate in 28516.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 28516, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28516 | 10.98¢/kWh | 9.36¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.16¢/kWh | 14.47¢/kWh | 9.64¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 28516. See how this Carteret County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 28516 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 28516 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 5.12 MkWh | 4.43 MkWh | 4783 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 4.42 MkWh | 3.82 MkWh | 4127 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 4.72 MkWh | 4.09 MkWh | 4410 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 6.69 MkWh | 5.79 MkWh | 6249 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 7.54 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 6.61 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 4.68 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4364 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 4.23 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3951 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 4.84 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 4522 MkWh |
| Jun 2026 | 6.32 MkWh | 5.47 MkWh | 5904 MkWh |
| Jul 2026 | 7.53 MkWh | 6.51 MkWh | 7029 MkWh |
| Aug 2026 | 7.39 MkWh | 6.39 MkWh | 6894 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 28516 is connected to Beaufort, NC in Carteret County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 11,455 residents and an estimated 5,102 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 28516 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
