Electricity data about ZIP Code 36540, which is associated with Gainestown, AL in Clarke County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 36540 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 36540 to those in Alabama and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Clarke County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 36540 (Gainestown, AL) compare to rates in Alabama and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 36540 of 12.68¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Alabama overall.
ZIP Code 36540 vs. Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate of 16.43¢/kWh is approximately 30% higher than the 12.68¢/kWh 36540 average rate.
ZIP Code 36540 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 43% higher than the average residential rate in 36540.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 36540, Alabama, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36540 | 12.68¢/kWh | 12.35¢/kWh | 11¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.43¢/kWh | 14.42¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 36540. See how this Clarke County region compares to other regions in Alabama.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 36540 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Alabama.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 36540 | Average AL ZIP | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 0.3 MkWh | 2.75 MkWh | 2227 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 0.28 MkWh | 2.56 MkWh | 2072 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 0.38 MkWh | 3.45 MkWh | 2797 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.5 MkWh | 4.61 MkWh | 3738 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 0.36 MkWh | 3.28 MkWh | 2658 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.3 MkWh | 2.76 MkWh | 2233 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.28 MkWh | 2.57 MkWh | 2081 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.32 MkWh | 2.93 MkWh | 2375 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.4 MkWh | 3.72 MkWh | 3010 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.5 MkWh | 4.58 MkWh | 3707 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.44 MkWh | 4.09 MkWh | 3312 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.39 MkWh | 3.61 MkWh | 2927 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 36540 is connected to Gainestown, AL in Clarke County. This Alabama region currently has an approximate population of 628 residents and an estimated 246 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 36540 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
