Detailed electricity rate data on ZIP Code 26261 in Nicholas County in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 26261, which is primarily associated with Richwood, WV. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 26261 to those in West Virginia and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Nicholas County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 26261 (Richwood, WV) compare to rates in West Virginia and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 26261 of 10.2¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of West Virginia overall.
ZIP Code 26261 vs. West Virginia
West Virginia's average residential electricity rate of 16.38¢/kWh is approximately 61% higher than the 10.2¢/kWh 26261 average rate.
ZIP Code 26261 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 16.94¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 66% higher than the average residential rate in 26261.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 26261, West Virginia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26261 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.38¢/kWh | 11.65¢/kWh | 8.08¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 26261. See how this Nicholas County region compares to other regions in West Virginia.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 26261 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in West Virginia.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 26261 | Average WV ZIP | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | 1.33 MkWh | 1 MkWh | 851 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 1.75 MkWh | 1.31 MkWh | 1115 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 2.04 MkWh | 1.53 MkWh | 1302 MkWh |
| Feb 2024 | 1.58 MkWh | 1.18 MkWh | 1007 MkWh |
| Mar 2024 | 1.35 MkWh | 1.02 MkWh | 865 MkWh |
| Apr 2024 | 1.06 MkWh | 0.8 MkWh | 680 MkWh |
| May 2024 | 1.07 MkWh | 0.8 MkWh | 684 MkWh |
| Jun 2024 | 1.3 MkWh | 0.97 MkWh | 828 MkWh |
| Jul 2024 | 1.65 MkWh | 1.23 MkWh | 1051 MkWh |
| Aug 2024 | 1.5 MkWh | 1.12 MkWh | 957 MkWh |
| Sep 2024 | 1.08 MkWh | 0.81 MkWh | 690 MkWh |
| Oct 2024 | 1.02 MkWh | 0.77 MkWh | 652 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 26261 is connected to Richwood, WV in Nicholas County. This West Virginia region currently has an approximate population of 2,692 residents and an estimated 1,121 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 26261 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
