See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 78521, which is associated with Brownsville, TX in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 78521 in Cameron County. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 78521 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 78521 (Brownsville, TX) compare to rates in Texas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 78521 of 9.8¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Texas overall.
ZIP Code 78521 vs. Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate of 16.04¢/kWh is approximately 64% higher than the 9.8¢/kWh 78521 average rate.
ZIP Code 78521 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.78¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 81% higher than the average residential rate in 78521.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 78521, Texas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78521 | 9.8¢/kWh | 10.87¢/kWh | 5.82¢/kWh |
| Texas | 16.04¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 78521. See how this Cameron County region compares to other regions in Texas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 78521 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Texas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 78521 | Average TX ZIP | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 24.05 MkWh | 4.26 MkWh | 11068 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 33.33 MkWh | 5.9 MkWh | 15338 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 29.22 MkWh | 5.18 MkWh | 13446 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 24.16 MkWh | 4.28 MkWh | 11121 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 23.31 MkWh | 4.13 MkWh | 10730 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 28.73 MkWh | 5.09 MkWh | 13223 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 36.39 MkWh | 6.45 MkWh | 16746 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 41.94 MkWh | 7.43 MkWh | 19302 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 42.95 MkWh | 7.61 MkWh | 19767 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 36.08 MkWh | 6.39 MkWh | 16606 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 30.11 MkWh | 5.33 MkWh | 13857 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 22.37 MkWh | 3.96 MkWh | 10297 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 78521 is connected to Brownsville, TX in Cameron County. This Texas region currently has an approximate population of 90,687 residents and an estimated 25,324 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 78521 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
