Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 70601 (Lake Charles, LA) in Calcasieu County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 70601 in the United States. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 70601 to those in Louisiana and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Calcasieu County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 70601 (Lake Charles, LA) compare to rates in Louisiana and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 70601 of 8.47¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Louisiana overall.
ZIP Code 70601 vs. Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate of 11¢/kWh is approximately 30% higher than the 8.47¢/kWh 70601 average rate.
ZIP Code 70601 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 15.95¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 88% higher than the average residential rate in 70601.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 70601, Louisiana, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70601 | 8.47¢/kWh | 8.31¢/kWh | 5.44¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11¢/kWh | 10.43¢/kWh | 5.11¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 70601. See how this Calcasieu County region compares to other regions in Louisiana.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 70601 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Louisiana.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 70601 | Average LA ZIP | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 11.98 MkWh | 3.24 MkWh | 2328 MkWh |
| Mar 2024 | 9.38 MkWh | 2.54 MkWh | 1823 MkWh |
| Apr 2024 | 9.21 MkWh | 2.49 MkWh | 1790 MkWh |
| May 2024 | 11.95 MkWh | 3.23 MkWh | 2322 MkWh |
| Jun 2024 | 16.35 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 3176 MkWh |
| Jul 2024 | 18.6 MkWh | 5.03 MkWh | 3614 MkWh |
| Aug 2024 | 18.52 MkWh | 5 MkWh | 3598 MkWh |
| Sep 2024 | 16.38 MkWh | 4.43 MkWh | 3183 MkWh |
| Oct 2024 | 12.59 MkWh | 3.4 MkWh | 2447 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 10.5 MkWh | 2.84 MkWh | 2041 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 11.69 MkWh | 3.16 MkWh | 2272 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 15.58 MkWh | 4.21 MkWh | 3027 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 70601 is connected to Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu County. This Louisiana region currently has an approximate population of 31,699 residents and an estimated 14,029 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 70601 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
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