See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 78526, which is associated with Brownsville, TX in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 78526 in Cameron County. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 78526 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 78526 (Brownsville, TX) compare to rates in Texas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 78526 of 10.98¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Texas overall.
ZIP Code 78526 vs. Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate of 15.91¢/kWh is approximately 45% higher than the 10.98¢/kWh 78526 average rate.
ZIP Code 78526 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.16¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 65% higher than the average residential rate in 78526.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 78526, Texas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78526 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.91¢/kWh | 8.96¢/kWh | 7.21¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.16¢/kWh | 14.47¢/kWh | 9.64¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 78526. See how this Cameron County region compares to other regions in Texas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 78526 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Texas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 78526 | Average TX ZIP | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 23.1 MkWh | 6.42 MkWh | 16683 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 19.33 MkWh | 5.37 MkWh | 13958 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 14.29 MkWh | 3.97 MkWh | 10321 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 16.71 MkWh | 4.65 MkWh | 12069 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 19.33 MkWh | 5.37 MkWh | 13960 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 16.33 MkWh | 4.54 MkWh | 11794 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 14.62 MkWh | 4.06 MkWh | 10559 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 15.12 MkWh | 4.2 MkWh | 10919 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 17.74 MkWh | 4.93 MkWh | 12809 MkWh |
| Jun 2026 | 23.48 MkWh | 6.53 MkWh | 16958 MkWh |
| Jul 2026 | 28.37 MkWh | 7.89 MkWh | 20489 MkWh |
| Aug 2026 | 30 MkWh | 8.34 MkWh | 21668 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 78526 is connected to Brownsville, TX in Cameron County. This Texas region currently has an approximate population of 48,995 residents and an estimated 13,397 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 78526 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
