Learn about electricity in ZIP Code 98281 (Point Roberts, WA). View electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 98281 in Whatcom County in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 98281 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 98281 (Point Roberts, WA) compare to rates in Washington and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 98281 of 8.53¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Washington overall.
ZIP Code 98281 vs. Washington
Washington's average residential electricity rate of 12.06¢/kWh is approximately 41% higher than the 8.53¢/kWh 98281 average rate.
ZIP Code 98281 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 16.62¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 95% higher than the average residential rate in 98281.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 98281, Washington, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98281 | 8.53¢/kWh | 7.68¢/kWh | 4.13¢/kWh |
| Washington | 12.06¢/kWh | 10.44¢/kWh | 6.44¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 98281. See how this Whatcom County region compares to other regions in Washington.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 98281 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Washington.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 98281 | Average WA ZIP | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | 0.52 MkWh | 3.97 MkWh | 2841 MkWh |
| Sep 2023 | 0.43 MkWh | 3.34 MkWh | 2387 MkWh |
| Oct 2023 | 0.48 MkWh | 3.7 MkWh | 2645 MkWh |
| Nov 2023 | 0.6 MkWh | 4.61 MkWh | 3296 MkWh |
| Dec 2023 | 0.72 MkWh | 5.55 MkWh | 3970 MkWh |
| Jan 2024 | 0.85 MkWh | 6.54 MkWh | 4673 MkWh |
| Feb 2024 | 0.69 MkWh | 5.33 MkWh | 3807 MkWh |
| Mar 2024 | 0.67 MkWh | 5.13 MkWh | 3665 MkWh |
| Apr 2024 | 0.55 MkWh | 4.25 MkWh | 3040 MkWh |
| May 2024 | 0.49 MkWh | 3.8 MkWh | 2718 MkWh |
| Jun 2024 | 0.45 MkWh | 3.44 MkWh | 2462 MkWh |
| Jul 2024 | 0.55 MkWh | 4.22 MkWh | 3017 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 98281 is connected to Point Roberts, WA in Whatcom County. This Washington region currently has an approximate population of 1,116 residents and an estimated 643 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 98281 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
