2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Georgia — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

964 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 30002 (Avondale Estates, GA) — 14.5 c/kWh
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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 14.5 c/kWh
Median value 14.5 c/kWh
State Georgia

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 30002 Avondale Estates GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
2 30003 Norcross GA 14.5 c/kWh 62/100
3 30004 Alpharetta GA 14.5 c/kWh 51/100
4 30005 Alpharetta GA 14.5 c/kWh 51/100
5 30006 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
6 30007 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
7 30008 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
8 30009 Alpharetta GA 14.5 c/kWh 51/100
9 30010 Norcross GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
10 30011 Auburn GA 14.5 c/kWh 79/100
11 30012 Conyers GA 14.5 c/kWh 64/100
12 30013 Conyers GA 14.5 c/kWh 64/100
13 30014 Covington GA 14.5 c/kWh 62/100
14 30015 Covington GA 14.5 c/kWh 67/100
15 30016 Covington GA 14.5 c/kWh 62/100
16 30017 Grayson GA 14.5 c/kWh 53/100
17 30018 Jersey GA 14.5 c/kWh 83/100
18 30019 Dacula GA 14.5 c/kWh 63/100
19 30021 Clarkston GA 14.5 c/kWh 52/100
20 30022 Alpharetta GA 14.5 c/kWh 51/100
21 30023 Alpharetta GA 14.5 c/kWh 48/100
22 30024 Suwanee GA 14.5 c/kWh 45/100
23 30025 Social Circle GA 14.5 c/kWh 79/100
24 30026 North Metro GA 14.5 c/kWh 40/100
25 30028 Cumming GA 14.5 c/kWh 82/100
26 30029 North Metro GA 14.5 c/kWh 40/100
27 30030 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 76/100
28 30031 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 86/100
29 30032 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 76/100
30 30033 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 71/100
31 30034 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 76/100
32 30035 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 81/100
33 30036 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 86/100
34 30037 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 86/100
35 30038 Lithonia GA 14.5 c/kWh 52/100
36 30039 Snellville GA 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
37 30040 Cumming GA 14.5 c/kWh 77/100
38 30041 Cumming GA 14.5 c/kWh 77/100
39 30042 Lawrenceville GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
40 30043 Lawrenceville GA 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
41 30044 Lawrenceville GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
42 30045 Lawrenceville GA 14.5 c/kWh 70/100
43 30046 Lawrenceville GA 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
44 30047 Lilburn GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
45 30048 Lilburn GA 14.5 c/kWh 40/100
46 30049 Lawrenceville GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
47 30052 Loganville GA 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
48 30054 Oxford GA 14.5 c/kWh 83/100
49 30055 Mansfield GA 14.5 c/kWh 74/100
50 30056 Newborn GA 14.5 c/kWh 53/100
51 30058 Lithonia GA 14.5 c/kWh 55/100
52 30060 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
53 30061 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
54 30062 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
55 30063 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
56 30064 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
57 30065 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
58 30066 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
59 30067 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 55/100
60 30068 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
61 30069 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
62 30070 Porterdale GA 14.5 c/kWh 62/100
63 30071 Norcross GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
64 30072 Pine Lake GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
65 30073 Decatur GA 14.5 c/kWh 69/100
66 30074 Redan GA 14.5 c/kWh 50/100
67 30075 Roswell GA 14.5 c/kWh 52/100
68 30076 Roswell GA 14.5 c/kWh 52/100
69 30077 Roswell GA 14.5 c/kWh 58/100
70 30078 Snellville GA 14.5 c/kWh 73/100
71 30079 Scottdale GA 14.5 c/kWh 50/100
72 30080 Smyrna GA 14.5 c/kWh 52/100
73 30081 Smyrna GA 14.5 c/kWh 55/100
74 30082 Smyrna GA 14.5 c/kWh 57/100
75 30083 Stone Mountain GA 14.5 c/kWh 47/100
76 30084 Tucker GA 14.5 c/kWh 60/100
77 30085 Tucker GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
78 30086 Stone Mountain GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
79 30087 Stone Mountain GA 14.5 c/kWh 47/100
80 30088 Stone Mountain GA 14.5 c/kWh 52/100
81 30090 Marietta GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
82 30091 Norcross GA 14.5 c/kWh 62/100
83 30092 Norcross GA 14.5 c/kWh 61/100
84 30093 Norcross GA 14.5 c/kWh 61/100
85 30094 Conyers GA 14.5 c/kWh 64/100
86 30095 Duluth GA 14.5 c/kWh 66/100
87 30096 Duluth GA 14.5 c/kWh 40/100
88 30097 Duluth GA 14.5 c/kWh 65/100
89 30098 Duluth GA 14.5 c/kWh 40/100
90 30099 Duluth GA 14.5 c/kWh 40/100
91 30101 Acworth GA 14.5 c/kWh 55/100
92 30102 Acworth GA 14.5 c/kWh 55/100
93 30103 Adairsville GA 14.5 c/kWh 95/100
94 30104 Aragon GA 14.5 c/kWh 73/100
95 30105 Armuchee GA 14.5 c/kWh 63/100
96 30106 Austell GA 14.5 c/kWh 52/100
97 30107 Ball Ground GA 14.5 c/kWh 83/100
98 30108 Bowdon GA 14.5 c/kWh 79/100
99 30109 Bowdon Junction GA 14.5 c/kWh 53/100
100 30110 Bremen GA 14.5 c/kWh 83/100

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: 2026-06-04.

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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