Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 70503 (Lafayette, LA) in Lafayette County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 70503 in the United States. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 70503 to those in Louisiana and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Lafayette County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 70503 (Lafayette, LA) compare to rates in Louisiana and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 70503 of 7.96¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Louisiana overall.
ZIP Code 70503 vs. Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate of 12.46¢/kWh is approximately 57% higher than the 7.96¢/kWh 70503 average rate.
ZIP Code 70503 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 119% higher than the average residential rate in 70503.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 70503, Louisiana, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70503 | 7.96¢/kWh | 7.53¢/kWh | 4.58¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢/kWh | 11.54¢/kWh | 6.19¢/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 70503. See how this Lafayette County region compares to other regions in Louisiana.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 70503 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Louisiana.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 70503 | Average LA ZIP | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 22.85 MkWh | 3.52 MkWh | 2531 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 18.36 MkWh | 2.83 MkWh | 2034 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 17.52 MkWh | 2.7 MkWh | 1941 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 21.06 MkWh | 3.24 MkWh | 2333 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 27.32 MkWh | 4.21 MkWh | 3027 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 32.16 MkWh | 4.96 MkWh | 3563 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 31.99 MkWh | 4.93 MkWh | 3544 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 28.01 MkWh | 4.32 MkWh | 3103 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 22.69 MkWh | 3.5 MkWh | 2514 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 17.42 MkWh | 2.68 MkWh | 1930 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 21.05 MkWh | 3.24 MkWh | 2332 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 23.78 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 2635 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 70503 is connected to Lafayette, LA in Lafayette County. This Louisiana region currently has an approximate population of 31,181 residents and an estimated 11,507 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 70503 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
