Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 81201 (Salida, CO) in Chaffee County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 81201 in the United States. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 81201 to those in Colorado and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Chaffee County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 81201 (Salida, CO) compare to rates in Colorado and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 81201 of 11.05¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Colorado overall.
ZIP Code 81201 vs. Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate of 16.7¢/kWh is approximately 51% higher than the 11.05¢/kWh 81201 average rate.
ZIP Code 81201 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 64% higher than the average residential rate in 81201.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 81201, Colorado, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81201 | 11.05¢/kWh | 9.16¢/kWh | 6.04¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 16.7¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 9.26¢/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 81201. See how this Chaffee County region compares to other regions in Colorado.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 81201 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Colorado.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 81201 | Average CO ZIP | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 2.61 MkWh | 2.32 MkWh | 1486 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 2.72 MkWh | 2.41 MkWh | 1547 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 2.98 MkWh | 2.64 MkWh | 1692 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 3.34 MkWh | 2.96 MkWh | 1898 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 2.81 MkWh | 2.49 MkWh | 1600 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 2.73 MkWh | 2.42 MkWh | 1554 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 2.47 MkWh | 2.19 MkWh | 1405 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 2.59 MkWh | 2.29 MkWh | 1473 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 3.16 MkWh | 2.8 MkWh | 1797 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 4.06 MkWh | 3.6 MkWh | 2310 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 3.92 MkWh | 3.47 MkWh | 2229 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 2.98 MkWh | 2.64 MkWh | 1692 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 81201 is connected to Salida, CO in Chaffee County. This Colorado region currently has an approximate population of 9,543 residents and an estimated 4,160 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 81201 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
