Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 70605 (Lake Charles, LA) in Calcasieu County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 70605 in the United States. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 70605 to those in Louisiana and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Calcasieu County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 70605 (Lake Charles, LA) compare to rates in Louisiana and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 70605 of 8.47¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Louisiana overall.
ZIP Code 70605 vs. Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate of 13.49¢/kWh is approximately 59% higher than the 8.47¢/kWh 70605 average rate.
ZIP Code 70605 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.34¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 117% higher than the average residential rate in 70605.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 70605, Louisiana, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70605 | 8.47¢/kWh | 8.31¢/kWh | 5.44¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 13.49¢/kWh | 11.64¢/kWh | 6.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 70605. See how this Calcasieu County region compares to other regions in Louisiana.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 70605 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Louisiana.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 70605 | Average LA ZIP | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 32.65 MkWh | 4.96 MkWh | 3563 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 32.47 MkWh | 4.93 MkWh | 3544 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 28.43 MkWh | 4.32 MkWh | 3103 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 23.03 MkWh | 3.5 MkWh | 2514 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 17.68 MkWh | 2.68 MkWh | 1930 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 21.36 MkWh | 3.24 MkWh | 2332 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 24.14 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 2635 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 23.02 MkWh | 3.49 MkWh | 2513 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 17.84 MkWh | 2.71 MkWh | 1947 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 17.82 MkWh | 2.71 MkWh | 1945 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 20.33 MkWh | 3.09 MkWh | 2218 MkWh |
| Jun 2026 | 27.28 MkWh | 4.14 MkWh | 2977 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 70605 is connected to Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu County. This Louisiana region currently has an approximate population of 37,893 residents and an estimated 15,110 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 70605 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
