Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 29579 in Horry County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 29579 in Myrtle Beach, SC. See a comparison of residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 29579 to those in South Carolina and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Horry County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 29579 (Myrtle Beach, SC) compare to rates in South Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 29579 of 12.91¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of South Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 29579 vs. South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 13.54¢/kWh is approximately 5% higher than the 12.91¢/kWh 29579 average rate.
ZIP Code 29579 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 20% higher than the average residential rate in 29579.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 29579, South Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 29579 | 12.91¢/kWh | 12.86¢/kWh | 9.82¢/kWh |
| South Carolina | 13.54¢/kWh | 10.79¢/kWh | 7.16¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 29579. See how this Horry County region compares to other regions in South Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 29579 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in South Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 29579 | Average SC ZIP | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 21.54 MkWh | 4.2 MkWh | 2244 MkWh |
| Mar 2023 | 20.78 MkWh | 4.05 MkWh | 2164 MkWh |
| Apr 2023 | 19.41 MkWh | 3.79 MkWh | 2022 MkWh |
| May 2023 | 21.01 MkWh | 4.1 MkWh | 2188 MkWh |
| Jun 2023 | 25.52 MkWh | 4.98 MkWh | 2658 MkWh |
| Jul 2023 | 35.95 MkWh | 7.01 MkWh | 3745 MkWh |
| Aug 2023 | 35.95 MkWh | 7.01 MkWh | 3745 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 27.47 MkWh | 5.36 MkWh | 2862 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 20.13 MkWh | 3.93 MkWh | 2097 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 21.01 MkWh | 4.1 MkWh | 2189 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 26.52 MkWh | 5.17 MkWh | 2762 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 31.99 MkWh | 6.24 MkWh | 3332 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 29579 is connected to Myrtle Beach, SC in Horry County. This South Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 42,703 residents and an estimated 16,639 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 29579 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
