2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Alabama — 2026

Last updated: July 19, 2026

819 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 35004 (Moody, AL) - 17.4 c/kWh
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Out of 819 ZIP codes with data in Alabama, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Alabama Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 819
Highest value 17.4 c/kWh
Median value 17.4 c/kWh
State Alabama

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 35004 Moody AL 17.4 c/kWh 55/100
2 35005 Adamsville AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
3 35006 Adger AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
4 35007 Alabaster AL 17.4 c/kWh 72/100
5 35010 Alexander City AL 17.4 c/kWh 94/100
6 35011 Alexander City AL 17.4 c/kWh 98/100
7 35013 Allgood AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
8 35014 Alpine AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
9 35015 Alton AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
10 35016 Arab AL 17.4 c/kWh 78/100
11 35019 Baileyton AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
12 35020 Bessemer AL 17.4 c/kWh 66/100
13 35021 Bessemer AL 17.4 c/kWh 81/100
14 35022 Bessemer AL 17.4 c/kWh 76/100
15 35023 Bessemer AL 17.4 c/kWh 71/100
16 35031 Blountsville AL 17.4 c/kWh 81/100
17 35032 Bon Air AL 17.4 c/kWh 40/100
18 35033 Bremen AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
19 35034 Brent AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
20 35035 Brierfield AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
21 35036 Brookside AL 17.4 c/kWh 78/100
22 35038 Burnwell AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
23 35040 Calera AL 17.4 c/kWh 81/100
24 35042 Centreville AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
25 35043 Chelsea AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
26 35044 Childersburg AL 17.4 c/kWh 65/100
27 35045 Clanton AL 17.4 c/kWh 73/100
28 35046 Clanton AL 17.4 c/kWh 60/100
29 35048 Clay AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
30 35049 Cleveland AL 17.4 c/kWh 82/100
31 35051 Columbiana AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
32 35052 Cook Springs AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
33 35053 Crane Hill AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
34 35054 Cropwell AL 17.4 c/kWh 78/100
35 35055 Cullman AL 17.4 c/kWh 76/100
36 35056 Cullman AL 17.4 c/kWh 76/100
37 35057 Cullman AL 17.4 c/kWh 76/100
38 35058 Cullman AL 17.4 c/kWh 76/100
39 35060 Docena AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
40 35061 Dolomite AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
41 35062 Dora AL 17.4 c/kWh 79/100
42 35063 Empire AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
43 35064 Fairfield AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
44 35068 Fultondale AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
45 35070 Garden City AL 17.4 c/kWh 81/100
46 35071 Gardendale AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
47 35072 Goodwater AL 17.4 c/kWh 61/100
48 35073 Graysville AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
49 35074 Green Pond AL 17.4 c/kWh 81/100
50 35077 Hanceville AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
51 35078 Harpersville AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
52 35079 Hayden AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
53 35080 Helena AL 17.4 c/kWh 78/100
54 35082 Hollins AL 17.4 c/kWh 64/100
55 35083 Holly Pond AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
56 35085 Jemison AL 17.4 c/kWh 72/100
57 35087 Joppa AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
58 35089 Kellyton AL 17.4 c/kWh 94/100
59 35091 Kimberly AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
60 35094 Leeds AL 17.4 c/kWh 73/100
61 35096 Lincoln AL 17.4 c/kWh 69/100
62 35097 Locust Fork AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
63 35098 Logan AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
64 35111 Mc Calla AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
65 35112 Margaret AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
66 35114 Maylene AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
67 35115 Montevallo AL 17.4 c/kWh 79/100
68 35116 Morris AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
69 35117 Mount Olive AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
70 35118 Mulga AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
71 35119 New Castle AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
72 35120 Odenville AL 17.4 c/kWh 75/100
73 35121 Oneonta AL 17.4 c/kWh 77/100
74 35123 Palmerdale AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
75 35124 Pelham AL 17.4 c/kWh 68/100
76 35125 Pell City AL 17.4 c/kWh 75/100
77 35126 Pinson AL 17.4 c/kWh 50/100
78 35127 Pleasant Grove AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
79 35128 Pell City AL 17.4 c/kWh 75/100
80 35130 Quinton AL 17.4 c/kWh 76/100
81 35131 Ragland AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
82 35133 Remlap AL 17.4 c/kWh 66/100
83 35135 Riverside AL 17.4 c/kWh 81/100
84 35136 Rockford AL 17.4 c/kWh 70/100
85 35137 Saginaw AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
86 35139 Sayre AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
87 35142 Shannon AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
88 35143 Shelby AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
89 35144 Siluria AL 17.4 c/kWh 53/100
90 35146 Springville AL 17.4 c/kWh 81/100
91 35147 Sterrett AL 17.4 c/kWh 78/100
92 35148 Sumiton AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
93 35149 Sycamore AL 17.4 c/kWh 66/100
94 35150 Sylacauga AL 17.4 c/kWh 65/100
95 35151 Sylacauga AL 17.4 c/kWh 70/100
96 35160 Talladega AL 17.4 c/kWh 64/100
97 35161 Talladega AL 17.4 c/kWh 65/100
98 35171 Thorsby AL 17.4 c/kWh 83/100
99 35172 Trafford AL 17.4 c/kWh 63/100
100 35173 Trussville AL 17.4 c/kWh 78/100

Methodology

Energy cost rankings use EIA residential electricity rate data by utility service area, mapped to ZIP codes. Rates are in cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). The national average is approximately 16-17 c/kWh. High energy costs combined with older housing stock indicate significant homeowner burden.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-07-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are energy costs included in home safety?

Energy burden is a key factor in home affordability and livability. ZIP codes with high electricity rates and older housing stock face compounding costs: higher bills, more expensive repairs, and greater risk of deferred maintenance that leads to safety hazards.

How can homeowners reduce energy costs?

Federal and state rebates are available for insulation, heat pumps, weatherization, and solar panels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $14,000 in home energy rebates. Check energystar.gov/rebates for eligibility.

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