Detailed electricity rate data about the ZIP Code 87553 in Penasco, NM. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 87553 in Taos County in the U.S. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 87553 to those in New Mexico and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Taos County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 87553 (Penasco, NM) compare to rates in New Mexico and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 87553 of 14.45¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New Mexico overall.
ZIP Code 87553 vs. New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate of 15.61¢/kWh is approximately 8% higher than the 14.45¢/kWh 87553 average rate.
ZIP Code 87553 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.78¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 23% higher than the average residential rate in 87553.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 87553, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87553 | 14.45¢/kWh | 12.73¢/kWh | 11.97¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 15.61¢/kWh | 10.89¢/kWh | 5.37¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 87553. See how this Taos County region compares to other regions in New Mexico.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 87553 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Mexico.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 87553 | Average NM ZIP | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 0.32 MkWh | 1.35 MkWh | 577 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.38 MkWh | 1.6 MkWh | 682 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 0.3 MkWh | 1.28 MkWh | 546 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.28 MkWh | 1.17 MkWh | 500 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.26 MkWh | 1.11 MkWh | 472 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.28 MkWh | 1.19 MkWh | 507 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.4 MkWh | 1.71 MkWh | 729 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.46 MkWh | 1.94 MkWh | 828 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.44 MkWh | 1.89 MkWh | 807 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.34 MkWh | 1.45 MkWh | 621 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.29 MkWh | 1.23 MkWh | 524 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.26 MkWh | 1.1 MkWh | 470 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 87553 is connected to Penasco, NM in Taos County. This New Mexico region currently has an approximate population of 1,386 residents and an estimated 461 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 87553 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
