2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in New Hampshire — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

282 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 03031 (Amherst, NH) — 26.3 c/kWh
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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 26.3 c/kWh
Median value 26.3 c/kWh
State New Hampshire

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 03031 Amherst NH 26.3 c/kWh 65/100
2 03032 Auburn NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
3 03033 Brookline NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
4 03034 Candia NH 26.3 c/kWh 74/100
5 03036 Chester NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
6 03037 Deerfield NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
7 03038 Derry NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
8 03040 East Candia NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
9 03041 East Derry NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
10 03042 Epping NH 26.3 c/kWh 50/100
11 03043 Francestown NH 26.3 c/kWh 72/100
12 03044 Fremont NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
13 03045 Goffstown NH 26.3 c/kWh 62/100
14 03046 Dunbarton NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
15 03047 Greenfield NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
16 03048 Greenville NH 26.3 c/kWh 55/100
17 03049 Hollis NH 26.3 c/kWh 73/100
18 03051 Hudson NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
19 03052 Litchfield NH 26.3 c/kWh 83/100
20 03053 Londonderry NH 26.3 c/kWh 76/100
21 03054 Merrimack NH 26.3 c/kWh 72/100
22 03055 Milford NH 26.3 c/kWh 82/100
23 03057 Mont Vernon NH 26.3 c/kWh 50/100
24 03060 Nashua NH 26.3 c/kWh 78/100
25 03061 Nashua NH 26.3 c/kWh 83/100
26 03062 Nashua NH 26.3 c/kWh 78/100
27 03063 Nashua NH 26.3 c/kWh 83/100
28 03064 Nashua NH 26.3 c/kWh 83/100
29 03070 New Boston NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
30 03071 New Ipswich NH 26.3 c/kWh 74/100
31 03073 North Salem NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
32 03076 Pelham NH 26.3 c/kWh 62/100
33 03077 Raymond NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
34 03079 Salem NH 26.3 c/kWh 69/100
35 03082 Lyndeborough NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
36 03084 Temple NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
37 03086 Wilton NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
38 03087 Windham NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
39 03101 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 80/100
40 03102 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
41 03103 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
42 03104 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
43 03105 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 79/100
44 03106 Hooksett NH 26.3 c/kWh 78/100
45 03107 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 79/100
46 03108 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 79/100
47 03109 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 80/100
48 03110 Bedford NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
49 03111 Manchester NH 26.3 c/kWh 79/100
50 03215 Waterville Valley NH 26.3 c/kWh 72/100
51 03216 Andover NH 26.3 c/kWh 51/100
52 03217 Ashland NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
53 03218 Barnstead NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
54 03220 Belmont NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
55 03221 Bradford NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
56 03222 Bristol NH 26.3 c/kWh 73/100
57 03223 Campton NH 26.3 c/kWh 52/100
58 03224 Canterbury NH 26.3 c/kWh 72/100
59 03225 Center Barnstead NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
60 03226 Center Harbor NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
61 03227 Center Sandwich NH 26.3 c/kWh 40/100
62 03229 Contoocook NH 26.3 c/kWh 72/100
63 03230 Danbury NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
64 03231 East Andover NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
65 03233 Elkins NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
66 03234 Epsom NH 26.3 c/kWh 65/100
67 03235 Franklin NH 26.3 c/kWh 83/100
68 03237 Gilmanton NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
69 03238 Glencliff NH 26.3 c/kWh 49/100
70 03240 Grafton NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
71 03241 Hebron NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
72 03242 Henniker NH 26.3 c/kWh 54/100
73 03243 Hill NH 26.3 c/kWh 72/100
74 03244 Hillsborough NH 26.3 c/kWh 69/100
75 03245 Holderness NH 26.3 c/kWh 47/100
76 03246 Laconia NH 26.3 c/kWh 78/100
77 03247 Laconia NH 26.3 c/kWh 83/100
78 03249 Gilford NH 26.3 c/kWh 73/100
79 03251 Lincoln NH 26.3 c/kWh 78/100
80 03252 Lochmere NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
81 03253 Meredith NH 26.3 c/kWh 78/100
82 03254 Moultonborough NH 26.3 c/kWh 41/100
83 03255 Newbury NH 26.3 c/kWh 57/100
84 03256 New Hampton NH 26.3 c/kWh 33/100
85 03257 New London NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
86 03258 Chichester NH 26.3 c/kWh 58/100
87 03259 North Sandwich NH 26.3 c/kWh 40/100
88 03260 North Sutton NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
89 03261 Northwood NH 26.3 c/kWh 73/100
90 03262 North Woodstock NH 26.3 c/kWh 70/100
91 03263 Pittsfield NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
92 03264 Plymouth NH 26.3 c/kWh 77/100
93 03266 Rumney NH 26.3 c/kWh 49/100
94 03268 Salisbury NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
95 03269 Sanbornton NH 26.3 c/kWh 75/100
96 03272 South Newbury NH 26.3 c/kWh 53/100
97 03273 South Sutton NH 26.3 c/kWh 63/100
98 03275 Suncook NH 26.3 c/kWh 64/100
99 03276 Tilton NH 26.3 c/kWh 69/100
100 03278 Warner NH 26.3 c/kWh 74/100

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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