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	16.3 c/kWh
Median value	16.3 c/kWh
State	North Carolina

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Electricity Rate	Safety Score
1	27006	Advance	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
2	27007	Ararat	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
3	27009	Belews Creek	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
4	27010	Bethania	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
5	27011	Boonville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
6	27012	Clemmons	NC	16.3 c/kWh	82/100
7	27013	Cleveland	NC	16.3 c/kWh	80/100
8	27014	Cooleemee	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
9	27016	Danbury	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
10	27017	Dobson	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
11	27018	East Bend	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
12	27019	Germanton	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
13	27020	Hamptonville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
14	27021	King	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
15	27022	Lawsonville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
16	27023	Lewisville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
17	27024	Lowgap	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
18	27025	Madison	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
19	27027	Mayodan	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
20	27028	Mocksville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
21	27030	Mount Airy	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
22	27031	White Plains	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
23	27040	Pfafftown	NC	16.3 c/kWh	81/100
24	27041	Pilot Mountain	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
25	27042	Pine Hall	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
26	27043	Pinnacle	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
27	27045	Rural Hall	NC	16.3 c/kWh	70/100
28	27046	Sandy Ridge	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
29	27047	Siloam	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
30	27048	Stoneville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	50/100
31	27049	Toast	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
32	27050	Tobaccoville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	81/100
33	27051	Walkertown	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
34	27052	Walnut Cove	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
35	27053	Westfield	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
36	27054	Woodleaf	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
37	27055	Yadkinville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
38	27094	Rural Hall	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
39	27098	Rural Hall	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
40	27099	Rural Hall	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
41	27101	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
42	27102	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
43	27103	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
44	27104	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
45	27105	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
46	27106	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	81/100
47	27107	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	91/100
48	27108	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
49	27109	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	83/100
50	27110	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
51	27111	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
52	27113	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
53	27114	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
54	27115	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
55	27116	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
56	27117	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
57	27120	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
58	27127	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	82/100
59	27130	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
60	27150	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
61	27152	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
62	27155	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
63	27157	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
64	27198	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
65	27199	Winston Salem	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
66	27201	Alamance	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
67	27202	Altamahaw	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
68	27203	Asheboro	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
69	27204	Asheboro	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
70	27205	Asheboro	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
71	27207	Bear Creek	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
72	27208	Bennett	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
73	27209	Biscoe	NC	16.3 c/kWh	67/100
74	27212	Blanch	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
75	27213	Bonlee	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
76	27214	Browns Summit	NC	16.3 c/kWh	82/100
77	27215	Burlington	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
78	27216	Burlington	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
79	27217	Burlington	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
80	27220	Burlington	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
81	27228	Bynum	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
82	27229	Candor	NC	16.3 c/kWh	67/100
83	27230	Cedar Falls	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
84	27231	Cedar Grove	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
85	27233	Climax	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
86	27235	Colfax	NC	16.3 c/kWh	81/100
87	27237	Cumnock	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
88	27239	Denton	NC	16.3 c/kWh	66/100
89	27242	Eagle Springs	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
90	27243	Efland	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
91	27244	Elon	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
92	27247	Ether	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
93	27248	Franklinville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
94	27249	Gibsonville	NC	16.3 c/kWh	69/100
95	27252	Goldston	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
96	27253	Graham	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
97	27256	Gulf	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
98	27258	Haw River	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
99	27259	Highfalls	NC	16.3 c/kWh	—
100	27260	High Point	NC	16.3 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: 2026-08-31.

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

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

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