Electricity data about ZIP Code 35242, which is associated with Birmingham, AL in Shelby County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 35242 in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 35242 to those in Alabama and also in the entire U.S. Also, compare historical and current electricity usage in this Shelby County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 35242 (Birmingham, AL) compare to rates in Alabama and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 35242 of 11.57¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Alabama overall.
ZIP Code 35242 vs. Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate of 16.33¢/kWh is approximately 41% higher than the 11.57¢/kWh 35242 average rate.
ZIP Code 35242 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.16¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 57% higher than the average residential rate in 35242.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 35242, Alabama, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 35242 | 11.57¢/kWh | 10.67¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.33¢/kWh | 14.98¢/kWh | 8.11¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.16¢/kWh | 14.47¢/kWh | 9.64¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 35242. See how this Shelby County region compares to other regions in Alabama.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 35242 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Alabama.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 35242 | Average AL ZIP | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 56.3 MkWh | 3.6 MkWh | 2915 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 44.16 MkWh | 2.82 MkWh | 2286 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 41.89 MkWh | 2.68 MkWh | 2169 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 54.34 MkWh | 3.47 MkWh | 2814 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 63.7 MkWh | 4.07 MkWh | 3298 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 54.91 MkWh | 3.51 MkWh | 2843 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 41.51 MkWh | 2.65 MkWh | 2149 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 39.81 MkWh | 2.54 MkWh | 2061 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 45.23 MkWh | 2.89 MkWh | 2342 MkWh |
| Jun 2026 | 58.33 MkWh | 3.73 MkWh | 3020 MkWh |
| Jul 2026 | 71.94 MkWh | 4.6 MkWh | 3725 MkWh |
| Aug 2026 | 73.83 MkWh | 4.72 MkWh | 3823 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 35242 is connected to Birmingham, AL in Shelby County. This Alabama region currently has an approximate population of 56,340 residents and an estimated 22,156 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 35242 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
