Electricity rate details and in-depth statistics about ZIP Code 87312 in the state of New Mexico. View open electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 87312 in Continental Divide, NM in the U.S. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 87312 to those in New Mexico and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this McKinley County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 87312 (Continental Divide, NM) compare to rates in New Mexico and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 87312 of 11.87¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New Mexico overall.
ZIP Code 87312 vs. New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate of 13.76¢/kWh is approximately 16% higher than the 11.87¢/kWh 87312 average rate.
ZIP Code 87312 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 30% higher than the average residential rate in 87312.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 87312, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87312 | 11.87¢/kWh | 10.13¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 13.76¢/kWh | 10.54¢/kWh | 5.47¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 87312. See how this McKinley County region compares to other regions in New Mexico.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 87312 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Mexico.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 87312 | Average NM ZIP | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 0.14 MkWh | 1.36 MkWh | 580 MkWh |
| Mar 2023 | 0.13 MkWh | 1.25 MkWh | 533 MkWh |
| Apr 2023 | 0.11 MkWh | 1.07 MkWh | 459 MkWh |
| May 2023 | 0.13 MkWh | 1.19 MkWh | 508 MkWh |
| Jun 2023 | 0.15 MkWh | 1.46 MkWh | 622 MkWh |
| Jul 2023 | 0.22 MkWh | 2.08 MkWh | 886 MkWh |
| Aug 2023 | 0.21 MkWh | 1.99 MkWh | 849 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 0.16 MkWh | 1.52 MkWh | 651 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 0.13 MkWh | 1.2 MkWh | 511 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 0.13 MkWh | 1.18 MkWh | 504 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 0.15 MkWh | 1.41 MkWh | 602 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 0.16 MkWh | 1.53 MkWh | 655 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 87312 is connected to Continental Divide, NM in McKinley County. This New Mexico region currently has an approximate population of 439 residents and an estimated 172 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
