Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 42501 (Somerset, KY) in Pulaski County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 42501 in the United States. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 42501 to those in Kentucky and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Pulaski County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 42501 (Somerset, KY) compare to rates in Kentucky and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 42501 of 10.74¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Kentucky overall.
ZIP Code 42501 vs. Kentucky
Kentucky's average residential electricity rate of 13.22¢/kWh is approximately 23% higher than the 10.74¢/kWh 42501 average rate.
ZIP Code 42501 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 61% higher than the average residential rate in 42501.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 42501, Kentucky, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42501 | 10.74¢/kWh | 12.43¢/kWh | 8.52¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.22¢/kWh | 11.75¢/kWh | 6.98¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 42501. See how this Pulaski County region compares to other regions in Kentucky.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 42501 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Kentucky.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 42501 | Average KY ZIP | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 9.37 MkWh | 3.35 MkWh | 3163 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 7.49 MkWh | 2.68 MkWh | 2527 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 6.2 MkWh | 2.22 MkWh | 2091 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 4.96 MkWh | 1.77 MkWh | 1672 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 4.88 MkWh | 1.74 MkWh | 1646 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 6.88 MkWh | 2.46 MkWh | 2323 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 8.93 MkWh | 3.19 MkWh | 3012 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 7.84 MkWh | 2.8 MkWh | 2645 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 6.03 MkWh | 2.15 MkWh | 2034 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 5.13 MkWh | 1.83 MkWh | 1731 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 5.29 MkWh | 1.89 MkWh | 1784 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 7.73 MkWh | 2.76 MkWh | 2607 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 42501 is connected to Somerset, KY in Pulaski County. This Kentucky region currently has an approximate population of 17,390 residents and an estimated 6,940 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 42501 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
