Detailed electricity rate data about the ZIP Code 87556 in Questa, NM. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 87556 in Taos County in the U.S. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 87556 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 87556 (Questa, NM) compare to rates in New Mexico and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 87556 of 14.45¢/kWh is higher than the average residential rate in the state of New Mexico overall.
ZIP Code 87556 vs. New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate of 14.12¢/kWh is approximately 2% lower than the 14.45¢/kWh 87556 average rate.
ZIP Code 87556 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.44¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 28% higher than the average residential rate in 87556.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 87556, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87556 | 14.45¢/kWh | 12.73¢/kWh | 11.97¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.12¢/kWh | 10.18¢/kWh | 4.45¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 87556. 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 87556 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Mexico.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 87556 | Average NM ZIP | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 0.77 MkWh | 1.69 MkWh | 724 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.88 MkWh | 1.92 MkWh | 822 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.85 MkWh | 1.88 MkWh | 801 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.66 MkWh | 1.45 MkWh | 621 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.56 MkWh | 1.23 MkWh | 524 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.5 MkWh | 1.1 MkWh | 470 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.62 MkWh | 1.35 MkWh | 578 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 0.67 MkWh | 1.46 MkWh | 625 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 MkWh | 1.19 MkWh | 509 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 0.5 MkWh | 1.1 MkWh | 471 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 0.48 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 453 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 0.58 MkWh | 1.27 MkWh | 541 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 87556 is connected to Questa, NM in Taos County. This New Mexico region currently has an approximate population of 2,370 residents and an estimated 973 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 87556 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
