2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Georgia — 2026

Last updated: August 31, 2026

964 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 30002 (Avondale Estates, GA) - 15.4 c/kWh

Out of 964 ZIP codes with data in Georgia, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Georgia Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 964
Highest value 15.4 c/kWh
Median value 15.4 c/kWh
State Georgia

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 30002 Avondale Estates GA 15.4 c/kWh
2 30003 Norcross GA 15.4 c/kWh
3 30004 Alpharetta GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
4 30005 Alpharetta GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
5 30006 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh
6 30007 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh
7 30008 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
8 30009 Alpharetta GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
9 30010 Norcross GA 15.4 c/kWh
10 30011 Auburn GA 15.4 c/kWh
11 30012 Conyers GA 15.4 c/kWh 71/100
12 30013 Conyers GA 15.4 c/kWh 79/100
13 30014 Covington GA 15.4 c/kWh
14 30015 Covington GA 15.4 c/kWh
15 30016 Covington GA 15.4 c/kWh
16 30017 Grayson GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
17 30018 Jersey GA 15.4 c/kWh
18 30019 Dacula GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
19 30021 Clarkston GA 15.4 c/kWh
20 30022 Alpharetta GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
21 30023 Alpharetta GA 15.4 c/kWh
22 30024 Suwanee GA 15.4 c/kWh
23 30025 Social Circle GA 15.4 c/kWh
24 30026 North Metro GA 15.4 c/kWh
25 30028 Cumming GA 15.4 c/kWh
26 30029 North Metro GA 15.4 c/kWh
27 30030 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
28 30031 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
29 30032 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
30 30033 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
31 30034 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
32 30035 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
33 30036 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
34 30037 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
35 30038 Lithonia GA 15.4 c/kWh
36 30039 Snellville GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
37 30040 Cumming GA 15.4 c/kWh
38 30041 Cumming GA 15.4 c/kWh
39 30042 Lawrenceville GA 15.4 c/kWh
40 30043 Lawrenceville GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
41 30044 Lawrenceville GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
42 30045 Lawrenceville GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
43 30046 Lawrenceville GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
44 30047 Lilburn GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
45 30048 Lilburn GA 15.4 c/kWh
46 30049 Lawrenceville GA 15.4 c/kWh
47 30052 Loganville GA 15.4 c/kWh 65/100
48 30054 Oxford GA 15.4 c/kWh
49 30055 Mansfield GA 15.4 c/kWh
50 30056 Newborn GA 15.4 c/kWh
51 30058 Lithonia GA 15.4 c/kWh
52 30060 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
53 30061 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh
54 30062 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
55 30063 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh
56 30064 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
57 30065 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh
58 30066 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
59 30067 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
60 30068 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
61 30069 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh
62 30070 Porterdale GA 15.4 c/kWh
63 30071 Norcross GA 15.4 c/kWh 65/100
64 30072 Pine Lake GA 15.4 c/kWh
65 30073 Decatur GA 15.4 c/kWh
66 30074 Redan GA 15.4 c/kWh
67 30075 Roswell GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
68 30076 Roswell GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
69 30077 Roswell GA 15.4 c/kWh
70 30078 Snellville GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
71 30079 Scottdale GA 15.4 c/kWh
72 30080 Smyrna GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
73 30081 Smyrna GA 15.4 c/kWh
74 30082 Smyrna GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
75 30083 Stone Mountain GA 15.4 c/kWh
76 30084 Tucker GA 15.4 c/kWh
77 30085 Tucker GA 15.4 c/kWh
78 30086 Stone Mountain GA 15.4 c/kWh
79 30087 Stone Mountain GA 15.4 c/kWh
80 30088 Stone Mountain GA 15.4 c/kWh
81 30090 Marietta GA 15.4 c/kWh
82 30091 Norcross GA 15.4 c/kWh
83 30092 Norcross GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
84 30093 Norcross GA 15.4 c/kWh 60/100
85 30094 Conyers GA 15.4 c/kWh 75/100
86 30095 Duluth GA 15.4 c/kWh
87 30096 Duluth GA 15.4 c/kWh 65/100
88 30097 Duluth GA 15.4 c/kWh 66/100
89 30098 Duluth GA 15.4 c/kWh
90 30099 Duluth GA 15.4 c/kWh
91 30101 Acworth GA 15.4 c/kWh 49/100
92 30102 Acworth GA 15.4 c/kWh
93 30103 Adairsville GA 15.4 c/kWh
94 30104 Aragon GA 15.4 c/kWh
95 30105 Armuchee GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
96 30106 Austell GA 15.4 c/kWh 67/100
97 30107 Ball Ground GA 15.4 c/kWh
98 30108 Bowdon GA 15.4 c/kWh
99 30109 Bowdon Junction GA 15.4 c/kWh
100 30110 Bremen GA 15.4 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: 2026-08-31.

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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