See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 78520, which is associated with Brownsville, TX in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 78520 in Cameron County. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 78520 to those in Texas and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this Cameron County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 78520 (Brownsville, TX) compare to rates in Texas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 78520 of 9.8¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Texas overall.
ZIP Code 78520 vs. Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate of 14.31¢/kWh is approximately 46% higher than the 9.8¢/kWh 78520 average rate.
ZIP Code 78520 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 16.1¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 64% higher than the average residential rate in 78520.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 78520, Texas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78520 | 9.8¢/kWh | 10.87¢/kWh | 5.82¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 78520. See how this Cameron County region compares to other regions in Texas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 78520 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Texas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 78520 | Average TX ZIP | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | 16.89 MkWh | 3.98 MkWh | 10343 MkWh |
| Apr 2023 | 15.33 MkWh | 3.62 MkWh | 9393 MkWh |
| May 2023 | 18.41 MkWh | 4.34 MkWh | 11277 MkWh |
| Jun 2023 | 25.6 MkWh | 6.04 MkWh | 15682 MkWh |
| Jul 2023 | 33.01 MkWh | 7.78 MkWh | 20218 MkWh |
| Aug 2023 | 36.21 MkWh | 8.54 MkWh | 22180 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 30.71 MkWh | 7.24 MkWh | 18809 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 21.34 MkWh | 5.03 MkWh | 13069 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 16.35 MkWh | 3.85 MkWh | 10015 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 17.54 MkWh | 4.14 MkWh | 10744 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 23.38 MkWh | 5.51 MkWh | 14319 MkWh |
| Feb 2024 | 18.71 MkWh | 4.41 MkWh | 11458 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 78520 is connected to Brownsville, TX in Cameron County. This Texas region currently has an approximate population of 62,490 residents and an estimated 18,073 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 78520 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
