Learn about electricity in ZIP Code 27981 (Wanchese, NC). View electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 27981 in Dare County in the United States. View residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 27981 to those in North Carolina and also in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare historical electricity usage in this Dare County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 27981 (Wanchese, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 27981 of 10.38¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 27981 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 14.19¢/kWh is approximately 37% higher than the 10.38¢/kWh 27981 average rate.
ZIP Code 27981 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 16.63¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 60% higher than the average residential rate in 27981.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 27981, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27981 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.85¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 27981. See how this Dare County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 27981 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 27981 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | 0.79 MkWh | 4.72 MkWh | 5093 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 0.59 MkWh | 3.54 MkWh | 3816 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 0.68 MkWh | 4.06 MkWh | 4380 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 0.86 MkWh | 5.13 MkWh | 5533 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 1.04 MkWh | 6.21 MkWh | 6697 MkWh |
| Feb 2024 | 0.78 MkWh | 4.67 MkWh | 5042 MkWh |
| Mar 2024 | 0.63 MkWh | 3.79 MkWh | 4085 MkWh |
| Apr 2024 | 0.6 MkWh | 3.57 MkWh | 3851 MkWh |
| May 2024 | 0.71 MkWh | 4.23 MkWh | 4567 MkWh |
| Jun 2024 | 0.92 MkWh | 5.51 MkWh | 5941 MkWh |
| Jul 2024 | 1.06 MkWh | 6.32 MkWh | 6820 MkWh |
| Aug 2024 | 0.98 MkWh | 5.85 MkWh | 6308 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 27981 is connected to Wanchese, NC in Dare County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 1,732 residents and an estimated 683 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 27981 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
