Electricity data about ZIP Code 77042, which is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 77042 in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 77042 to those in Texas and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Harris County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 77042 (Houston, TX) compare to rates in Texas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 77042 of 10.98¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Texas overall.
ZIP Code 77042 vs. Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate of 15.41¢/kWh is approximately 40% higher than the 10.98¢/kWh 77042 average rate.
ZIP Code 77042 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.65¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 61% higher than the average residential rate in 77042.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 77042, Texas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77042 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.41¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh | 7.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 14.37¢/kWh | 8.95¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 77042. See how this Harris County region compares to other regions in Texas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 77042 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Texas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 77042 | Average TX ZIP | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 16.07 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 10897 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 15.52 MkWh | 4.05 MkWh | 10523 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 19.13 MkWh | 4.99 MkWh | 12974 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 24.23 MkWh | 6.32 MkWh | 16429 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 27.98 MkWh | 7.3 MkWh | 18975 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 28.63 MkWh | 7.47 MkWh | 19413 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 24.82 MkWh | 6.48 MkWh | 16829 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 20.76 MkWh | 5.42 MkWh | 14077 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 15.34 MkWh | 4 MkWh | 10403 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 17.94 MkWh | 4.68 MkWh | 12163 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 20.57 MkWh | 5.37 MkWh | 13950 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 17.41 MkWh | 4.54 MkWh | 11805 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 77042 is connected to Houston, TX in Harris County. This Texas region currently has an approximate population of 41,734 residents and an estimated 19,251 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 77042 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
