Learn about electricity in ZIP Code 61081 (Sterling, IL). View electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 61081 in Whiteside County in the United States. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 61081 to those in Illinois and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Whiteside County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 61081 (Sterling, IL) compare to rates in Illinois and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 61081 of 10.44¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Illinois overall.
ZIP Code 61081 vs. Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate of 23.85¢/kWh is approximately 128% higher than the 10.44¢/kWh 61081 average rate.
ZIP Code 61081 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.44¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 77% higher than the average residential rate in 61081.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 61081, Illinois, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 61081 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 23.85¢/kWh | 15.36¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 61081. See how this Whiteside County region compares to other regions in Illinois.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 61081 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Illinois.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 61081 | Average IL ZIP | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5.77 MkWh | 3.04 MkWh | 4772 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 6.98 MkWh | 3.68 MkWh | 5770 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 5.88 MkWh | 3.1 MkWh | 4864 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 4.3 MkWh | 2.27 MkWh | 3561 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 3.76 MkWh | 1.98 MkWh | 3108 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 3.77 MkWh | 1.99 MkWh | 3120 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 5.04 MkWh | 2.66 MkWh | 4165 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 5.32 MkWh | 2.8 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 4.71 MkWh | 2.48 MkWh | 3896 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 4 MkWh | 2.11 MkWh | 3312 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 3.52 MkWh | 1.86 MkWh | 2913 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 3.36 MkWh | 1.77 MkWh | 2782 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 61081 is connected to Sterling, IL in Whiteside County. This Illinois region currently has an approximate population of 21,121 residents and an estimated 8,651 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 61081 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
