See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 29229, which is associated with Columbia, SC in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 29229 in Richland County. See a comparison of residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 29229 to those in South Carolina and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Richland County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 29229 (Columbia, SC) compare to rates in South Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 29229 of 13.64¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of South Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 29229 vs. South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 14.82¢/kWh is approximately 9% higher than the 13.64¢/kWh 29229 average rate.
ZIP Code 29229 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 26% higher than the average residential rate in 29229.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 29229, South Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29229 | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 14.82¢/kWh | 11.53¢/kWh | 7.62¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 29229. See how this Richland County region compares to other regions in South Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 29229 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in South Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 29229 | Average SC ZIP | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 45.43 MkWh | 7.14 MkWh | 3812 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 32.49 MkWh | 5.1 MkWh | 2726 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 26.46 MkWh | 4.16 MkWh | 2220 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 24.32 MkWh | 3.82 MkWh | 2040 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 28.69 MkWh | 4.51 MkWh | 2407 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 38.73 MkWh | 6.09 MkWh | 3249 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 46.95 MkWh | 7.38 MkWh | 3939 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 39.58 MkWh | 6.22 MkWh | 3320 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 32.1 MkWh | 5.04 MkWh | 2693 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 26.09 MkWh | 4.1 MkWh | 2189 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 25.98 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 2180 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 35.52 MkWh | 5.58 MkWh | 2980 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 29229 is connected to Columbia, SC in Richland County. This South Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 52,289 residents and an estimated 17,840 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 29229 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
