Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in North Carolina

Out of 1,085 ZIP codes with data in North Carolina, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All North Carolina Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,085
Highest value	15.2 c/kWh
Median value	15.2 c/kWh
State	North Carolina

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Electricity Rate	Safety Score
1	27006	Advance	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
2	27007	Ararat	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
3	27009	Belews Creek	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
4	27011	Boonville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
5	27012	Clemmons	NC	15.2 c/kWh	82/100
6	27013	Cleveland	NC	15.2 c/kWh	80/100
7	27014	Cooleemee	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
8	27016	Danbury	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
9	27017	Dobson	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
10	27018	East Bend	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
11	27019	Germanton	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
12	27020	Hamptonville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
13	27021	King	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
14	27022	Lawsonville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
15	27023	Lewisville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
16	27024	Lowgap	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
17	27025	Madison	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
18	27027	Mayodan	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
19	27028	Mocksville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
20	27030	Mount Airy	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
21	27040	Pfafftown	NC	15.2 c/kWh	81/100
22	27041	Pilot Mountain	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
23	27042	Pine Hall	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
24	27043	Pinnacle	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
25	27045	Rural Hall	NC	15.2 c/kWh	70/100
26	27046	Sandy Ridge	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
27	27047	Siloam	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
28	27048	Stoneville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	50/100
29	27050	Tobaccoville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	81/100
30	27051	Walkertown	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
31	27052	Walnut Cove	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
32	27053	Westfield	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
33	27054	Woodleaf	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
34	27055	Yadkinville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
35	27101	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
36	27103	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
37	27104	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
38	27105	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
39	27106	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	81/100
40	27107	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	91/100
41	27109	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	83/100
42	27110	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
43	27127	Winston Salem	NC	15.2 c/kWh	82/100
44	27201	Alamance	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
45	27202	Altamahaw	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
46	27203	Asheboro	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
47	27205	Asheboro	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
48	27207	Bear Creek	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
49	27208	Bennett	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
50	27209	Biscoe	NC	15.2 c/kWh	67/100
51	27212	Blanch	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
52	27213	Bonlee	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
53	27214	Browns Summit	NC	15.2 c/kWh	82/100
54	27215	Burlington	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
55	27217	Burlington	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
56	27229	Candor	NC	15.2 c/kWh	67/100
57	27231	Cedar Grove	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
58	27233	Climax	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
59	27235	Colfax	NC	15.2 c/kWh	81/100
60	27239	Denton	NC	15.2 c/kWh	66/100
61	27242	Eagle Springs	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
62	27243	Efland	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
63	27244	Elon	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
64	27247	Ether	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
65	27248	Franklinville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
66	27249	Gibsonville	NC	15.2 c/kWh	69/100
67	27252	Goldston	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
68	27253	Graham	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
69	27256	Gulf	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
70	27258	Haw River	NC	15.2 c/kWh	—
71	27260	High Point	NC	15.2 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: 2026-10-15.

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.

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in North Carolina — 2026

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