Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 98178 in King County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 98178 in Seattle, WA. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 98178 to those in Washington and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this King County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 98178 (Seattle, WA) compare to rates in Washington and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 98178 of 10.36¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Washington overall.
ZIP Code 98178 vs. Washington
Washington's average residential electricity rate of 13.33¢/kWh is approximately 29% higher than the 10.36¢/kWh 98178 average rate.
ZIP Code 98178 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 66% higher than the average residential rate in 98178.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 98178, Washington, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98178 | 10.36¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 3.78¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.33¢/kWh | 11.05¢/kWh | 6.92¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 98178. See how this King County region compares to other regions in Washington.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 98178 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Washington.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 98178 | Average WA ZIP | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 17.23 MkWh | 6.43 MkWh | 4596 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 16 MkWh | 5.97 MkWh | 4269 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 14.16 MkWh | 5.28 MkWh | 3777 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 11.03 MkWh | 4.12 MkWh | 2944 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 9.64 MkWh | 3.6 MkWh | 2571 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 10.02 MkWh | 3.74 MkWh | 2674 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 11.14 MkWh | 4.16 MkWh | 2973 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 10.79 MkWh | 4.03 MkWh | 2880 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 9.52 MkWh | 3.55 MkWh | 2540 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 10.08 MkWh | 3.76 MkWh | 2688 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 11.36 MkWh | 4.24 MkWh | 3031 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 15.17 MkWh | 5.66 MkWh | 4046 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 98178 is connected to Seattle, WA in King County. This Washington region currently has an approximate population of 27,335 residents and an estimated 9,895 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 98178 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
