2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Nebraska — 2026

Last updated: October 18, 2026

621 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 68001 (Abie, NE) - 13.8 c/kWh
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Out of 621 ZIP codes with data in Nebraska, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Nebraska Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 621
Highest value 13.8 c/kWh
Median value 13.8 c/kWh
State Nebraska

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 68001 Abie NE 13.8 c/kWh —
2 68002 Arlington NE 13.8 c/kWh —
3 68003 Ashland NE 13.8 c/kWh —
4 68004 Bancroft NE 13.8 c/kWh —
5 68005 Bellevue NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
6 68007 Bennington NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
7 68008 Blair NE 13.8 c/kWh 63/100
8 68010 Boys Town NE 13.8 c/kWh —
9 68014 Bruno NE 13.8 c/kWh —
10 68015 Cedar Bluffs NE 13.8 c/kWh —
11 68016 Cedar Creek NE 13.8 c/kWh —
12 68017 Ceresco NE 13.8 c/kWh —
13 68018 Colon NE 13.8 c/kWh —
14 68019 Craig NE 13.8 c/kWh —
15 68020 Decatur NE 13.8 c/kWh —
16 68022 Elkhorn NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
17 68023 Fort Calhoun NE 13.8 c/kWh —
18 68025 Fremont NE 13.8 c/kWh —
19 68028 Gretna NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
20 68029 Herman NE 13.8 c/kWh —
21 68030 Homer NE 13.8 c/kWh —
22 68031 Hooper NE 13.8 c/kWh —
23 68033 Ithaca NE 13.8 c/kWh —
24 68034 Kennard NE 13.8 c/kWh —
25 68036 Linwood NE 13.8 c/kWh —
26 68037 Louisville NE 13.8 c/kWh —
27 68038 Lyons NE 13.8 c/kWh —
28 68039 Macy NE 13.8 c/kWh —
29 68040 Malmo NE 13.8 c/kWh —
30 68041 Mead NE 13.8 c/kWh —
31 68042 Memphis NE 13.8 c/kWh —
32 68044 Nickerson NE 13.8 c/kWh —
33 68045 Oakland NE 13.8 c/kWh —
34 68046 Papillion NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
35 68047 Pender NE 13.8 c/kWh —
36 68048 Plattsmouth NE 13.8 c/kWh 50/100
37 68050 Prague NE 13.8 c/kWh —
38 68055 Rosalie NE 13.8 c/kWh —
39 68057 Scribner NE 13.8 c/kWh —
40 68058 South Bend NE 13.8 c/kWh —
41 68059 Springfield NE 13.8 c/kWh 67/100
42 68061 Tekamah NE 13.8 c/kWh —
43 68062 Thurston NE 13.8 c/kWh —
44 68063 Uehling NE 13.8 c/kWh —
45 68064 Valley NE 13.8 c/kWh —
46 68065 Valparaiso NE 13.8 c/kWh —
47 68066 Wahoo NE 13.8 c/kWh —
48 68067 Walthill NE 13.8 c/kWh —
49 68068 Washington NE 13.8 c/kWh —
50 68069 Waterloo NE 13.8 c/kWh 67/100
51 68070 Weston NE 13.8 c/kWh —
52 68071 Winnebago NE 13.8 c/kWh —
53 68072 Winslow NE 13.8 c/kWh —
54 68073 Yutan NE 13.8 c/kWh —
55 68102 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
56 68104 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
57 68105 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
58 68106 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
59 68107 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
60 68108 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
61 68110 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
62 68111 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
63 68112 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
64 68113 Offutt A F B NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
65 68114 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
66 68116 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
67 68117 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
68 68118 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
69 68122 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
70 68123 Bellevue NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
71 68124 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
72 68127 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
73 68128 La Vista NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
74 68130 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 65/100
75 68131 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
76 68132 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh —
77 68133 Papillion NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
78 68134 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
79 68135 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
80 68136 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
81 68137 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 65/100
82 68138 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
83 68142 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
84 68144 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 65/100
85 68147 Bellevue NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
86 68152 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
87 68154 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
88 68157 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 66/100
89 68164 Omaha NE 13.8 c/kWh 65/100

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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