Electricity data about ZIP Code 78542, which is associated with Edinburg, TX in Hidalgo County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 78542 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 78542 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 Hidalgo County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 78542 (Edinburg, TX) compare to rates in Texas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 78542 of 10.98¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Texas overall.
ZIP Code 78542 vs. Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate of 15.84¢/kWh is approximately 44% higher than the 10.98¢/kWh 78542 average rate.
ZIP Code 78542 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 65% higher than the average residential rate in 78542.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 78542, Texas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78542 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 78542. See how this Hidalgo County region compares to other regions in Texas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 78542 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Texas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 78542 | Average TX ZIP | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 28.37 MkWh | 5.21 MkWh | 13543 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 21.84 MkWh | 4.01 MkWh | 10425 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 23.19 MkWh | 4.26 MkWh | 11068 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 32.14 MkWh | 5.9 MkWh | 15338 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 28.17 MkWh | 5.18 MkWh | 13446 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 23.3 MkWh | 4.28 MkWh | 11121 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 22.48 MkWh | 4.13 MkWh | 10730 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 27.7 MkWh | 5.09 MkWh | 13223 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 35.08 MkWh | 6.45 MkWh | 16746 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 40.44 MkWh | 7.43 MkWh | 19302 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 41.41 MkWh | 7.61 MkWh | 19767 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 34.79 MkWh | 6.39 MkWh | 16606 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 78542 is connected to Edinburg, TX in Hidalgo County. This Texas region currently has an approximate population of 77,336 residents and an estimated 17,350 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 78542 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
