2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Connecticut — 2026

Last updated: October 18, 2026

433 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 06001 (Avon, CT) - 24.2 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 24.2 c/kWh
Median value 24.2 c/kWh
State Connecticut

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 06001 Avon CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
2 06002 Bloomfield CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
3 06010 Bristol CT 24.2 c/kWh 82/100
4 06013 Burlington CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
5 06016 Broad Brook CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
6 06018 Canaan CT 24.2 c/kWh —
7 06019 Canton CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
8 06021 Colebrook CT 24.2 c/kWh —
9 06023 East Berlin CT 24.2 c/kWh —
10 06024 East Canaan CT 24.2 c/kWh —
11 06026 East Granby CT 24.2 c/kWh 67/100
12 06027 East Hartland CT 24.2 c/kWh —
13 06029 Ellington CT 24.2 c/kWh 66/100
14 06031 Falls Village CT 24.2 c/kWh —
15 06032 Farmington CT 24.2 c/kWh 81/100
16 06033 Glastonbury CT 24.2 c/kWh 82/100
17 06035 Granby CT 24.2 c/kWh 81/100
18 06037 Berlin CT 24.2 c/kWh 67/100
19 06039 Lakeville CT 24.2 c/kWh —
20 06040 Manchester CT 24.2 c/kWh 82/100
21 06042 Manchester CT 24.2 c/kWh 82/100
22 06043 Bolton CT 24.2 c/kWh —
23 06051 New Britain CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
24 06052 New Britain CT 24.2 c/kWh 97/100
25 06053 New Britain CT 24.2 c/kWh 82/100
26 06057 New Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 82/100
27 06058 Norfolk CT 24.2 c/kWh —
28 06059 North Canton CT 24.2 c/kWh —
29 06060 North Granby CT 24.2 c/kWh —
30 06061 Pine Meadow CT 24.2 c/kWh —
31 06062 Plainville CT 24.2 c/kWh 78/100
32 06063 Barkhamsted CT 24.2 c/kWh —
33 06065 Riverton CT 24.2 c/kWh —
34 06066 Vernon Rockville CT 24.2 c/kWh 64/100
35 06067 Rocky Hill CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
36 06068 Salisbury CT 24.2 c/kWh —
37 06069 Sharon CT 24.2 c/kWh —
38 06070 Simsbury CT 24.2 c/kWh 69/100
39 06071 Somers CT 24.2 c/kWh 65/100
40 06073 South Glastonbury CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
41 06074 South Windsor CT 24.2 c/kWh 80/100
42 06076 Stafford Springs CT 24.2 c/kWh —
43 06078 Suffield CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
44 06080 Suffield CT 24.2 c/kWh —
45 06081 Tariffville CT 24.2 c/kWh —
46 06082 Enfield CT 24.2 c/kWh 81/100
47 06084 Tolland CT 24.2 c/kWh 63/100
48 06085 Unionville CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
49 06088 East Windsor CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
50 06089 Weatogue CT 24.2 c/kWh 72/100
51 06090 West Granby CT 24.2 c/kWh —
52 06091 West Hartland CT 24.2 c/kWh —
53 06092 West Simsbury CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
54 06093 West Suffield CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
55 06095 Windsor CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
56 06096 Windsor Locks CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
57 06098 Winsted CT 24.2 c/kWh 83/100
58 06103 Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
59 06105 Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
60 06106 Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
61 06107 West Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
62 06108 East Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
63 06109 Wethersfield CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
64 06110 West Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
65 06111 Newington CT 24.2 c/kWh 87/100
66 06112 Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
67 06114 Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
68 06117 West Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
69 06118 East Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
70 06119 West Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100
71 06120 Hartford CT 24.2 c/kWh 100/100

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: 2026-10-18.

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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