Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 36801 (Opelika, AL) in Lee County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 36801 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 36801 to those in Alabama and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Lee County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 36801 (Opelika, AL) compare to rates in Alabama and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 36801 of 10.8¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Alabama overall.
ZIP Code 36801 vs. Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate of 16.06¢/kWh is approximately 49% higher than the 10.8¢/kWh 36801 average rate.
ZIP Code 36801 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 62% higher than the average residential rate in 36801.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 36801, Alabama, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36801 | 10.8¢/kWh | 10.32¢/kWh | 6.99¢/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 36801. See how this Lee County region compares to other regions in Alabama.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 36801 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Alabama.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 36801 | Average AL ZIP | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 12.5 MkWh | 3.3 MkWh | 2672 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 10.51 MkWh | 2.77 MkWh | 2246 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 9.79 MkWh | 2.58 MkWh | 2093 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 11.18 MkWh | 2.95 MkWh | 2389 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 14.16 MkWh | 3.74 MkWh | 3027 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 17.49 MkWh | 4.61 MkWh | 3737 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 15.61 MkWh | 4.12 MkWh | 3336 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 13.69 MkWh | 3.61 MkWh | 2927 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 10.74 MkWh | 2.83 MkWh | 2296 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 10.19 MkWh | 2.69 MkWh | 2177 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 13.21 MkWh | 3.49 MkWh | 2824 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 15.43 MkWh | 4.07 MkWh | 3298 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 36801 is connected to Opelika, AL in Lee County. This Alabama region currently has an approximate population of 25,071 residents and an estimated 9,854 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 36801 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
