2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Connecticut — 2026

Last updated: August 14, 2026

433 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 06001 (Avon, CT) - 32.2 c/kWh

Out of 433 ZIP codes with data in Connecticut, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Connecticut Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 433
Highest value 32.2 c/kWh
Median value 32.2 c/kWh
State Connecticut

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 06001 Avon CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
2 06002 Bloomfield CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
3 06006 Windsor CT 32.2 c/kWh
4 06010 Bristol CT 32.2 c/kWh 82/100
5 06011 Bristol CT 32.2 c/kWh
6 06013 Burlington CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
7 06016 Broad Brook CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
8 06018 Canaan CT 32.2 c/kWh
9 06019 Canton CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
10 06020 Canton Center CT 32.2 c/kWh
11 06021 Colebrook CT 32.2 c/kWh
12 06022 Collinsville CT 32.2 c/kWh
13 06023 East Berlin CT 32.2 c/kWh
14 06024 East Canaan CT 32.2 c/kWh
15 06025 East Glastonbury CT 32.2 c/kWh
16 06026 East Granby CT 32.2 c/kWh 67/100
17 06027 East Hartland CT 32.2 c/kWh
18 06028 East Windsor Hill CT 32.2 c/kWh
19 06029 Ellington CT 32.2 c/kWh 66/100
20 06030 Farmington CT 32.2 c/kWh
21 06031 Falls Village CT 32.2 c/kWh
22 06032 Farmington CT 32.2 c/kWh 81/100
23 06033 Glastonbury CT 32.2 c/kWh 82/100
24 06034 Farmington CT 32.2 c/kWh
25 06035 Granby CT 32.2 c/kWh 81/100
26 06037 Berlin CT 32.2 c/kWh 67/100
27 06039 Lakeville CT 32.2 c/kWh
28 06040 Manchester CT 32.2 c/kWh 82/100
29 06041 Manchester CT 32.2 c/kWh
30 06042 Manchester CT 32.2 c/kWh 82/100
31 06043 Bolton CT 32.2 c/kWh
32 06045 Manchester CT 32.2 c/kWh
33 06050 New Britain CT 32.2 c/kWh
34 06051 New Britain CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
35 06052 New Britain CT 32.2 c/kWh 97/100
36 06053 New Britain CT 32.2 c/kWh 82/100
37 06057 New Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 82/100
38 06058 Norfolk CT 32.2 c/kWh
39 06059 North Canton CT 32.2 c/kWh
40 06060 North Granby CT 32.2 c/kWh
41 06061 Pine Meadow CT 32.2 c/kWh
42 06062 Plainville CT 32.2 c/kWh 78/100
43 06063 Barkhamsted CT 32.2 c/kWh
44 06064 Poquonock CT 32.2 c/kWh
45 06065 Riverton CT 32.2 c/kWh
46 06066 Vernon Rockville CT 32.2 c/kWh 64/100
47 06067 Rocky Hill CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
48 06068 Salisbury CT 32.2 c/kWh
49 06069 Sharon CT 32.2 c/kWh
50 06070 Simsbury CT 32.2 c/kWh 69/100
51 06071 Somers CT 32.2 c/kWh 65/100
52 06072 Somersville CT 32.2 c/kWh
53 06073 South Glastonbury CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
54 06074 South Windsor CT 32.2 c/kWh 80/100
55 06075 Stafford CT 32.2 c/kWh
56 06076 Stafford Springs CT 32.2 c/kWh
57 06077 Staffordville CT 32.2 c/kWh
58 06078 Suffield CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
59 06079 Taconic CT 32.2 c/kWh
60 06080 Suffield CT 32.2 c/kWh
61 06081 Tariffville CT 32.2 c/kWh
62 06082 Enfield CT 32.2 c/kWh 81/100
63 06083 Enfield CT 32.2 c/kWh
64 06084 Tolland CT 32.2 c/kWh 63/100
65 06085 Unionville CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
66 06087 Unionville CT 32.2 c/kWh
67 06088 East Windsor CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
68 06089 Weatogue CT 32.2 c/kWh 72/100
69 06090 West Granby CT 32.2 c/kWh
70 06091 West Hartland CT 32.2 c/kWh
71 06092 West Simsbury CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
72 06093 West Suffield CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
73 06094 Winchester Center CT 32.2 c/kWh
74 06095 Windsor CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
75 06096 Windsor Locks CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
76 06098 Winsted CT 32.2 c/kWh 83/100
77 06101 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
78 06102 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
79 06103 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
80 06104 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
81 06105 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
82 06106 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
83 06107 West Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
84 06108 East Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
85 06109 Wethersfield CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
86 06110 West Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
87 06111 Newington CT 32.2 c/kWh 87/100
88 06112 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
89 06114 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
90 06115 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
91 06117 West Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
92 06118 East Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
93 06119 West Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
94 06120 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh 100/100
95 06123 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
96 06126 Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
97 06127 West Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
98 06128 East Hartford CT 32.2 c/kWh
99 06129 Wethersfield CT 32.2 c/kWh
100 06131 Newington CT 32.2 c/kWh

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: 2026-08-14.

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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