2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in New Hampshire — 2026

Last updated: October 19, 2026

282 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 03031 (Amherst, NH) - 26.6 c/kWh

Out of 282 ZIP codes with data in New Hampshire, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All New Hampshire Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 282
Highest value 26.6 c/kWh
Median value 26.6 c/kWh
State New Hampshire

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 03031 Amherst NH 26.6 c/kWh —
2 03032 Auburn NH 26.6 c/kWh —
3 03033 Brookline NH 26.6 c/kWh —
4 03034 Candia NH 26.6 c/kWh —
5 03036 Chester NH 26.6 c/kWh —
6 03037 Deerfield NH 26.6 c/kWh —
7 03038 Derry NH 26.6 c/kWh 66/100
8 03042 Epping NH 26.6 c/kWh —
9 03043 Francestown NH 26.6 c/kWh —
10 03044 Fremont NH 26.6 c/kWh —
11 03045 Goffstown NH 26.6 c/kWh —
12 03046 Dunbarton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
13 03047 Greenfield NH 26.6 c/kWh —
14 03048 Greenville NH 26.6 c/kWh —
15 03049 Hollis NH 26.6 c/kWh —
16 03051 Hudson NH 26.6 c/kWh 63/100
17 03052 Litchfield NH 26.6 c/kWh 67/100
18 03053 Londonderry NH 26.6 c/kWh 66/100
19 03054 Merrimack NH 26.6 c/kWh 75/100
20 03055 Milford NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
21 03057 Mont Vernon NH 26.6 c/kWh —
22 03060 Nashua NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
23 03062 Nashua NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
24 03063 Nashua NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
25 03064 Nashua NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
26 03070 New Boston NH 26.6 c/kWh —
27 03071 New Ipswich NH 26.6 c/kWh —
28 03076 Pelham NH 26.6 c/kWh —
29 03077 Raymond NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
30 03079 Salem NH 26.6 c/kWh 65/100
31 03082 Lyndeborough NH 26.6 c/kWh —
32 03084 Temple NH 26.6 c/kWh —
33 03086 Wilton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
34 03087 Windham NH 26.6 c/kWh 66/100
35 03101 Manchester NH 26.6 c/kWh —
36 03102 Manchester NH 26.6 c/kWh —
37 03103 Manchester NH 26.6 c/kWh 67/100
38 03104 Manchester NH 26.6 c/kWh —
39 03106 Hooksett NH 26.6 c/kWh 67/100
40 03109 Manchester NH 26.6 c/kWh 67/100
41 03110 Bedford NH 26.6 c/kWh 67/100
42 03215 Waterville Valley NH 26.6 c/kWh —
43 03216 Andover NH 26.6 c/kWh —
44 03217 Ashland NH 26.6 c/kWh —
45 03218 Barnstead NH 26.6 c/kWh —
46 03220 Belmont NH 26.6 c/kWh —
47 03221 Bradford NH 26.6 c/kWh —
48 03222 Bristol NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
49 03223 Campton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
50 03224 Canterbury NH 26.6 c/kWh —
51 03225 Center Barnstead NH 26.6 c/kWh —
52 03226 Center Harbor NH 26.6 c/kWh —
53 03227 Center Sandwich NH 26.6 c/kWh —
54 03229 Contoocook NH 26.6 c/kWh 81/100
55 03230 Danbury NH 26.6 c/kWh —
56 03231 East Andover NH 26.6 c/kWh —
57 03233 Elkins NH 26.6 c/kWh —
58 03234 Epsom NH 26.6 c/kWh —
59 03235 Franklin NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
60 03237 Gilmanton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
61 03238 Glencliff NH 26.6 c/kWh —
62 03240 Grafton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
63 03241 Hebron NH 26.6 c/kWh —
64 03242 Henniker NH 26.6 c/kWh —
65 03243 Hill NH 26.6 c/kWh —
66 03244 Hillsborough NH 26.6 c/kWh —
67 03245 Holderness NH 26.6 c/kWh —
68 03246 Laconia NH 26.6 c/kWh 82/100
69 03249 Gilford NH 26.6 c/kWh —
70 03251 Lincoln NH 26.6 c/kWh —
71 03253 Meredith NH 26.6 c/kWh —
72 03254 Moultonborough NH 26.6 c/kWh —
73 03255 Newbury NH 26.6 c/kWh —
74 03256 New Hampton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
75 03257 New London NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
76 03258 Chichester NH 26.6 c/kWh —
77 03259 North Sandwich NH 26.6 c/kWh —
78 03260 North Sutton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
79 03261 Northwood NH 26.6 c/kWh —
80 03262 North Woodstock NH 26.6 c/kWh —
81 03263 Pittsfield NH 26.6 c/kWh —
82 03264 Plymouth NH 26.6 c/kWh 83/100
83 03266 Rumney NH 26.6 c/kWh —
84 03268 Salisbury NH 26.6 c/kWh —
85 03269 Sanbornton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
86 03273 South Sutton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
87 03275 Suncook NH 26.6 c/kWh 66/100
88 03276 Tilton NH 26.6 c/kWh —
89 03278 Warner NH 26.6 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: 2026-10-19.

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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