See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 78721, which is associated with Austin, TX in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 78721 in Travis County. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 78721 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 Travis County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 78721 (Austin, TX) compare to rates in Texas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 78721 of 10.44¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Texas overall.
ZIP Code 78721 vs. Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate of 15.41¢/kWh is approximately 48% higher than the 10.44¢/kWh 78721 average rate.
ZIP Code 78721 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.65¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 69% higher than the average residential rate in 78721.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 78721, Texas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78721 | 10.44¢/kWh | 8.75¢/kWh | 5.87¢/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 78721. See how this Travis County region compares to other regions in Texas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 78721 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Texas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 78721 | Average TX ZIP | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 4.73 MkWh | 4.19 MkWh | 10897 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 4.56 MkWh | 4.05 MkWh | 10523 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 5.63 MkWh | 4.99 MkWh | 12974 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 7.13 MkWh | 6.32 MkWh | 16429 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 8.23 MkWh | 7.3 MkWh | 18975 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 8.42 MkWh | 7.47 MkWh | 19413 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 7.3 MkWh | 6.48 MkWh | 16829 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 6.11 MkWh | 5.42 MkWh | 14077 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 4.51 MkWh | 4 MkWh | 10403 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 5.28 MkWh | 4.68 MkWh | 12163 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 6.05 MkWh | 5.37 MkWh | 13950 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 5.12 MkWh | 4.54 MkWh | 11805 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 78721 is connected to Austin, TX in Travis County. This Texas region currently has an approximate population of 12,110 residents and an estimated 4,208 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 78721 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
