Learn about electricity in ZIP Code 88081 (Chaparral, NM). View electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 88081 in Otero County in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 88081 to those in New Mexico and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this Otero County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 88081 (Chaparral, NM) compare to rates in New Mexico and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 88081 of 11.87¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of New Mexico overall.
ZIP Code 88081 vs. New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate of 16.52¢/kWh is approximately 39% higher than the 11.87¢/kWh 88081 average rate.
ZIP Code 88081 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 52% higher than the average residential rate in 88081.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 88081, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 88081 | 11.87¢/kWh | 10.04¢/kWh | 7.46¢/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 88081. See how this Otero County region compares to other regions in New Mexico.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 88081 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in New Mexico.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 88081 | Average NM ZIP | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 3.24 MkWh | 1.28 MkWh | 546 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 3.14 MkWh | 1.24 MkWh | 528 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 3.42 MkWh | 1.35 MkWh | 577 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 4.05 MkWh | 1.6 MkWh | 682 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 3.24 MkWh | 1.28 MkWh | 546 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 2.97 MkWh | 1.17 MkWh | 500 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 2.8 MkWh | 1.11 MkWh | 472 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 3.01 MkWh | 1.19 MkWh | 507 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 4.33 MkWh | 1.71 MkWh | 729 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 4.92 MkWh | 1.94 MkWh | 828 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 4.79 MkWh | 1.89 MkWh | 807 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 3.69 MkWh | 1.45 MkWh | 621 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 88081 is connected to Chaparral, NM in Otero County. This New Mexico region currently has an approximate population of 16,829 residents and an estimated 4,331 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 88081 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
