Electricity rate information about ZIP Code 70538 in St. Mary County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 70538 in Franklin, LA. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 70538 to those in Louisiana and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this St. Mary County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 70538 (Franklin, LA) compare to rates in Louisiana and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 70538 of 11.07¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Louisiana overall.
ZIP Code 70538 vs. Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate of 12.56¢/kWh is approximately 13% higher than the 11.07¢/kWh 70538 average rate.
ZIP Code 70538 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 56% higher than the average residential rate in 70538.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 70538, Louisiana, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70538 | 11.07¢/kWh | 10.12¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.56¢/kWh | 11.6¢/kWh | 5.96¢/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 70538. See how this St. Mary County region compares to other regions in Louisiana.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 70538 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Louisiana.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 70538 | Average LA ZIP | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 8.76 MkWh | 4.15 MkWh | 2984 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 7.43 MkWh | 3.52 MkWh | 2531 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 5.97 MkWh | 2.83 MkWh | 2034 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 5.7 MkWh | 2.7 MkWh | 1941 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 6.85 MkWh | 3.24 MkWh | 2333 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 8.88 MkWh | 4.21 MkWh | 3027 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 10.46 MkWh | 4.96 MkWh | 3563 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 10.4 MkWh | 4.93 MkWh | 3544 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 9.11 MkWh | 4.32 MkWh | 3103 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 7.38 MkWh | 3.5 MkWh | 2514 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 5.66 MkWh | 2.68 MkWh | 1930 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 6.84 MkWh | 3.24 MkWh | 2332 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 70538 is connected to Franklin, LA in St. Mary County. This Louisiana region currently has an approximate population of 14,125 residents and an estimated 5,295 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 70538 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
