Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 81401 (Montrose, CO) in Montrose County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 81401 in the United States. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 81401 to those in Colorado and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Montrose County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 81401 (Montrose, CO) compare to rates in Colorado and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 81401 of 12.48¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Colorado overall.
ZIP Code 81401 vs. Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate of 16.44¢/kWh is approximately 32% higher than the 12.48¢/kWh 81401 average rate.
ZIP Code 81401 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 40% higher than the average residential rate in 81401.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 81401, Colorado, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 81401 | 12.48¢/kWh | 11.4¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Colorado | 16.44¢/kWh | 12.5¢/kWh | 9.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 81401. See how this Montrose County region compares to other regions in Colorado.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 81401 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Colorado.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 81401 | Average CO ZIP | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 4.97 MkWh | 2.48 MkWh | 1591 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 4.82 MkWh | 2.41 MkWh | 1545 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 4.36 MkWh | 2.17 MkWh | 1396 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 4.57 MkWh | 2.28 MkWh | 1463 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 5.57 MkWh | 2.78 MkWh | 1785 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 7.17 MkWh | 3.58 MkWh | 2295 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 6.91 MkWh | 3.45 MkWh | 2214 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 5.28 MkWh | 2.64 MkWh | 1692 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 4.63 MkWh | 2.31 MkWh | 1484 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 4.45 MkWh | 2.22 MkWh | 1426 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 5.21 MkWh | 2.6 MkWh | 1668 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 5.42 MkWh | 2.7 MkWh | 1735 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 81401 is connected to Montrose, CO in Montrose County. This Colorado region currently has an approximate population of 22,534 residents and an estimated 9,535 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 81401 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
