Electricity rate information about ZIP Code 98230 in Whatcom County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 98230 in Blaine, WA. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 98230 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 Whatcom County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 98230 (Blaine, WA) compare to rates in Washington and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 98230 of 10.36¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Washington overall.
ZIP Code 98230 vs. Washington
Washington's average residential electricity rate of 12.63¢/kWh is approximately 22% higher than the 10.36¢/kWh 98230 average rate.
ZIP Code 98230 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.11¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 65% higher than the average residential rate in 98230.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 98230, Washington, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98230 | 10.36¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 3.78¢/kWh |
| Washington | 12.63¢/kWh | 11.52¢/kWh | 6.37¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 98230. See how this Whatcom County region compares to other regions in Washington.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 98230 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Washington.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 98230 | Average WA ZIP | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | 6.39 MkWh | 4.27 MkWh | 3054 MkWh |
| May 2024 | 5.72 MkWh | 3.82 MkWh | 2731 MkWh |
| Jun 2024 | 5.18 MkWh | 3.46 MkWh | 2475 MkWh |
| Jul 2024 | 6.35 MkWh | 4.24 MkWh | 3033 MkWh |
| Aug 2024 | 5.85 MkWh | 3.91 MkWh | 2794 MkWh |
| Sep 2024 | 5.16 MkWh | 3.45 MkWh | 2467 MkWh |
| Oct 2024 | 5.62 MkWh | 3.76 MkWh | 2686 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 6.65 MkWh | 4.44 MkWh | 3176 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 8.77 MkWh | 5.86 MkWh | 4190 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 9.66 MkWh | 6.46 MkWh | 4615 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 8.97 MkWh | 6 MkWh | 4287 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 7.94 MkWh | 5.31 MkWh | 3793 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 98230 is connected to Blaine, WA in Whatcom County. This Washington region currently has an approximate population of 17,604 residents and an estimated 7,423 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 98230 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
