Electricity data about ZIP Code 36542, which is associated with Gulf Shores, AL in Baldwin County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 36542 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 36542 to those in Alabama and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Baldwin County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 36542 (Gulf Shores, AL) compare to rates in Alabama and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 36542 of 11.81¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Alabama overall.
ZIP Code 36542 vs. Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate of 16.06¢/kWh is approximately 36% higher than the 11.81¢/kWh 36542 average rate.
ZIP Code 36542 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 48% higher than the average residential rate in 36542.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 36542, Alabama, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36542 | 11.81¢/kWh | 9.9¢/kWh | 6.22¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.06¢/kWh | 15.1¢/kWh | 8.29¢/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 36542. See how this Baldwin County region compares to other regions in Alabama.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 36542 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Alabama.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 36542 | Average AL ZIP | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 11.24 MkWh | 3.3 MkWh | 2672 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 9.45 MkWh | 2.77 MkWh | 2246 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 8.8 MkWh | 2.58 MkWh | 2093 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 10.05 MkWh | 2.95 MkWh | 2389 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 12.73 MkWh | 3.74 MkWh | 3027 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 15.72 MkWh | 4.61 MkWh | 3737 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 14.03 MkWh | 4.12 MkWh | 3336 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 12.31 MkWh | 3.61 MkWh | 2927 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 9.66 MkWh | 2.83 MkWh | 2296 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 9.16 MkWh | 2.69 MkWh | 2177 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 11.88 MkWh | 3.49 MkWh | 2824 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 13.87 MkWh | 4.07 MkWh | 3298 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 36542 is connected to Gulf Shores, AL in Baldwin County. This Alabama region currently has an approximate population of 14,045 residents and an estimated 6,711 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 36542 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
