2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Arkansas — 2026

Last updated: July 19, 2026

706 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 71601 (Pine Bluff, AR) - 14.2 c/kWh
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Out of 706 ZIP codes with data in Arkansas, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Arkansas Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 706
Highest value 14.2 c/kWh
Median value 14.2 c/kWh
State Arkansas

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 71601 Pine Bluff AR 14.2 c/kWh 85/100
2 71602 White Hall AR 14.2 c/kWh 72/100
3 71603 Pine Bluff AR 14.2 c/kWh 80/100
4 71611 Pine Bluff AR 14.2 c/kWh 99/100
5 71612 White Hall AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
6 71613 Pine Bluff AR 14.2 c/kWh 99/100
7 71630 Arkansas City AR 14.2 c/kWh 71/100
8 71631 Banks AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
9 71635 Crossett AR 14.2 c/kWh 90/100
10 71638 Dermott AR 14.2 c/kWh 82/100
11 71639 Dumas AR 14.2 c/kWh 83/100
12 71640 Eudora AR 14.2 c/kWh 77/100
13 71642 Fountain Hill AR 14.2 c/kWh 80/100
14 71643 Gould AR 14.2 c/kWh 80/100
15 71644 Grady AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
16 71646 Hamburg AR 14.2 c/kWh 90/100
17 71647 Hermitage AR 14.2 c/kWh 80/100
18 71651 Jersey AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
19 71652 Kingsland AR 14.2 c/kWh 86/100
20 71653 Lake Village AR 14.2 c/kWh 52/100
21 71654 Mc Gehee AR 14.2 c/kWh 60/100
22 71655 Monticello AR 14.2 c/kWh 90/100
23 71656 Monticello AR 14.2 c/kWh 99/100
24 71657 Monticello AR 14.2 c/kWh 99/100
25 71658 Montrose AR 14.2 c/kWh 84/100
26 71659 Moscow AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
27 71660 New Edinburg AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
28 71661 Parkdale AR 14.2 c/kWh 73/100
29 71662 Pickens AR 14.2 c/kWh 33/100
30 71663 Portland AR 14.2 c/kWh 78/100
31 71665 Rison AR 14.2 c/kWh 99/100
32 71666 Rohwer AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
33 71667 Star City AR 14.2 c/kWh 94/100
34 71670 Tillar AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
35 71671 Warren AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
36 71674 Watson AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
37 71675 Wilmar AR 14.2 c/kWh 86/100
38 71676 Wilmot AR 14.2 c/kWh 83/100
39 71677 Winchester AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
40 71678 Yorktown AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
41 71701 Camden AR 14.2 c/kWh 74/100
42 71711 Camden AR 14.2 c/kWh 85/100
43 71720 Bearden AR 14.2 c/kWh 70/100
44 71721 Beirne AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
45 71722 Bluff City AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
46 71724 Calion AR 14.2 c/kWh 82/100
47 71725 Carthage AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
48 71726 Chidester AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
49 71728 Curtis AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
50 71730 El Dorado AR 14.2 c/kWh 83/100
51 71731 El Dorado AR 14.2 c/kWh 93/100
52 71740 Emerson AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
53 71742 Fordyce AR 14.2 c/kWh 95/100
54 71743 Gurdon AR 14.2 c/kWh 75/100
55 71744 Hampton AR 14.2 c/kWh 85/100
56 71745 Harrell AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
57 71747 Huttig AR 14.2 c/kWh 81/100
58 71748 Ivan AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
59 71749 Junction City AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
60 71750 Lawson AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
61 71751 Louann AR 14.2 c/kWh 73/100
62 71752 Mc Neil AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
63 71753 Magnolia AR 14.2 c/kWh 94/100
64 71754 Magnolia AR 14.2 c/kWh 94/100
65 71758 Mount Holly AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
66 71759 Norphlet AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
67 71762 Smackover AR 14.2 c/kWh 82/100
68 71763 Sparkman AR 14.2 c/kWh 86/100
69 71764 Stephens AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
70 71765 Strong AR 14.2 c/kWh 72/100
71 71766 Thornton AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
72 71770 Waldo AR 14.2 c/kWh 55/100
73 71772 Whelen Springs AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
74 71801 Hope AR 14.2 c/kWh 78/100
75 71802 Hope AR 14.2 c/kWh 78/100
76 71820 Alleene AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
77 71822 Ashdown AR 14.2 c/kWh 95/100
78 71823 Ben Lomond AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
79 71825 Blevins AR 14.2 c/kWh 62/100
80 71826 Bradley AR 14.2 c/kWh 74/100
81 71827 Buckner AR 14.2 c/kWh 86/100
82 71828 Cale AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
83 71831 Columbus AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
84 71832 De Queen AR 14.2 c/kWh 73/100
85 71833 Dierks AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
86 71834 Doddridge AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
87 71835 Emmet AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
88 71836 Foreman AR 14.2 c/kWh 94/100
89 71837 Fouke AR 14.2 c/kWh 67/100
90 71838 Fulton AR 14.2 c/kWh 73/100
91 71839 Garland City AR 14.2 c/kWh 73/100
92 71840 Genoa AR 14.2 c/kWh 73/100
93 71841 Gillham AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100
94 71842 Horatio AR 14.2 c/kWh 85/100
95 71845 Lewisville AR 14.2 c/kWh 86/100
96 71846 Lockesburg AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
97 71847 Mc Caskill AR 14.2 c/kWh 66/100
98 71851 Mineral Springs AR 14.2 c/kWh 87/100
99 71852 Nashville AR 14.2 c/kWh 78/100
100 71853 Ogden AR 14.2 c/kWh 88/100

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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