Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 28571 in Pamlico County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 28571 in Oriental, NC. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 28571 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 Pamlico County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 28571 (Oriental, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 28571 of 12.13¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 28571 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 13.68¢/kWh is approximately 13% higher than the 12.13¢/kWh 28571 average rate.
ZIP Code 28571 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 44% higher than the average residential rate in 28571.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 28571, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28571 | 12.13¢/kWh | 10.06¢/kWh | 8.4¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢/kWh | 10.19¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 28571. See how this Pamlico County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 28571 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 28571 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 2.03 MkWh | 5.13 MkWh | 5539 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 1.63 MkWh | 4.12 MkWh | 4446 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 1.45 MkWh | 3.67 MkWh | 3964 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 1.6 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4360 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 2.19 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 2.63 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 2.17 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 1.75 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 1.51 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 1.61 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 2.29 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 2.58 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 28571 is connected to Oriental, NC in Pamlico County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 2,474 residents and an estimated 1,245 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 28571 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
