See a detailed snapshot of electricity rates and data in ZIP Code 96720, which is associated with Hilo, HI in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 96720 in Hawaii County. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 96720 to those in Hawaii and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Hawaii County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 96720 (Hilo, HI) compare to rates in Hawaii and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 96720 of 42.47¢/kWh is higher than the average residential rate in the state of Hawaii overall.
ZIP Code 96720 vs. Hawaii
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate of 39.54¢/kWh is approximately 7% lower than the 42.47¢/kWh 96720 average rate.
ZIP Code 96720 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 57% lower than the average residential rate in 96720.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 96720, Hawaii, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 96720 | 42.47¢/kWh | 41.3¢/kWh | 35.7¢/kWh |
| Hawaii | 39.54¢/kWh | 35.16¢/kWh | 30.43¢/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 96720. See how this Hawaii County region compares to other regions in Hawaii.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 96720 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Hawaii.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 96720 | Average HI ZIP | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 7.15 MkWh | 1.72 MkWh | 235 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 7.12 MkWh | 1.71 MkWh | 234 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 6.85 MkWh | 1.64 MkWh | 225 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 7.3 MkWh | 1.75 MkWh | 240 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 5.78 MkWh | 1.39 MkWh | 190 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 6.45 MkWh | 1.55 MkWh | 212 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 6.3 MkWh | 1.51 MkWh | 207 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 6.69 MkWh | 1.61 MkWh | 220 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 6.53 MkWh | 1.57 MkWh | 215 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 7.34 MkWh | 1.76 MkWh | 241 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 7.81 MkWh | 1.88 MkWh | 257 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 7.42 MkWh | 1.78 MkWh | 244 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 96720 is connected to Hilo, HI in Hawaii County. This Hawaii region currently has an approximate population of 48,339 residents and an estimated 16,900 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 96720 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
