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 lower than the average residential rate in the state of Hawaii overall.
ZIP Code 96720 vs. Hawaii
Hawaii's average residential electricity rate of 44.28¢/kWh is approximately 4% higher than the 42.47¢/kWh 96720 average rate.
ZIP Code 96720 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 64% 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 | 44.28¢/kWh | 42.2¢/kWh | 37.68¢/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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | 5.94 MkWh | 1.43 MkWh | 195 MkWh |
| Mar 2023 | 6.57 MkWh | 1.58 MkWh | 216 MkWh |
| Apr 2023 | 6.46 MkWh | 1.55 MkWh | 212 MkWh |
| May 2023 | 6.41 MkWh | 1.54 MkWh | 211 MkWh |
| Jun 2023 | 6.45 MkWh | 1.55 MkWh | 212 MkWh |
| Jul 2023 | 7.1 MkWh | 1.7 MkWh | 233 MkWh |
| Aug 2023 | 7.41 MkWh | 1.78 MkWh | 244 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 6.89 MkWh | 1.66 MkWh | 227 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 7.28 MkWh | 1.75 MkWh | 239 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 7.07 MkWh | 1.7 MkWh | 233 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 7.31 MkWh | 1.75 MkWh | 240 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 6.91 MkWh | 1.66 MkWh | 227 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.
