Electricity data about ZIP Code 87043, which is associated with Placitas, NM in Sandoval County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 87043 in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 87043 to those in New Mexico and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Sandoval County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 87043 (Placitas, NM) compare to rates in New Mexico and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 87043 of 12.31¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New Mexico overall.
ZIP Code 87043 vs. New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate of 16.52¢/kWh is approximately 34% higher than the 12.31¢/kWh 87043 average rate.
ZIP Code 87043 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 47% higher than the average residential rate in 87043.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 87043, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87043 | 12.31¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 16.52¢/kWh | 12.34¢/kWh | 6.31¢/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 87043. See how this Sandoval County region compares to other regions in New Mexico.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 87043 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Mexico.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 87043 | Average NM ZIP | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 1.79 MkWh | 1.28 MkWh | 546 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 1.73 MkWh | 1.24 MkWh | 528 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 1.89 MkWh | 1.35 MkWh | 577 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 2.24 MkWh | 1.6 MkWh | 682 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 1.79 MkWh | 1.28 MkWh | 546 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 1.64 MkWh | 1.17 MkWh | 500 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 1.55 MkWh | 1.11 MkWh | 472 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 1.66 MkWh | 1.19 MkWh | 507 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 2.39 MkWh | 1.71 MkWh | 729 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 2.71 MkWh | 1.94 MkWh | 828 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 2.65 MkWh | 1.89 MkWh | 807 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 2.04 MkWh | 1.45 MkWh | 621 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 87043 is connected to Placitas, NM in Sandoval County. This New Mexico region currently has an approximate population of 4,686 residents and an estimated 2,305 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 87043 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
