See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 28622, which is associated with Elk Park, NC in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 28622 in Avery County. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 28622 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 Avery County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 28622 (Elk Park, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 28622 of 10.62¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 28622 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 13.68¢/kWh is approximately 29% higher than the 10.62¢/kWh 28622 average rate.
ZIP Code 28622 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 64% higher than the average residential rate in 28622.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 28622, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28622 | 10.62¢/kWh | 10.04¢/kWh | 7.61¢/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 28622. See how this Avery County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 28622 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 28622 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 0.88 MkWh | 5.13 MkWh | 5539 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.71 MkWh | 4.12 MkWh | 4446 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.63 MkWh | 3.67 MkWh | 3964 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.69 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4360 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.95 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 1.14 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.94 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.76 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.66 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.7 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.99 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 1.12 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 28622 is connected to Elk Park, NC in Avery County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 2,189 residents and an estimated 1,061 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 28622 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
