Electricity data about ZIP Code 28740, which is associated with Green Mountain, NC in Yancey County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 28740 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 28740 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 Yancey County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 28740 (Green Mountain, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 28740 of 11.45¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 28740 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 13.68¢/kWh is approximately 19% higher than the 11.45¢/kWh 28740 average rate.
ZIP Code 28740 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 52% higher than the average residential rate in 28740.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 28740, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28740 | 11.45¢/kWh | 9.47¢/kWh | 7.97¢/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 28740. See how this Yancey County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 28740 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 28740 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 0.27 MkWh | 5.13 MkWh | 5539 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.22 MkWh | 4.12 MkWh | 4446 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.19 MkWh | 3.67 MkWh | 3964 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.21 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4360 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.29 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.35 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.29 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.2 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.3 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 28740 is connected to Green Mountain, NC in Yancey County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 849 residents and an estimated 415 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 28740 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
