2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in North Carolina — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

1,085 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 27006 (Advance, NC) — 13.7 c/kWh
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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 13.7 c/kWh
Median value 13.7 c/kWh
State North Carolina

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 27006 Advance NC 13.7 c/kWh 55/100
2 27007 Ararat NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
3 27009 Belews Creek NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
4 27010 Bethania NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
5 27011 Boonville NC 13.7 c/kWh 71/100
6 27012 Clemmons NC 13.7 c/kWh 69/100
7 27013 Cleveland NC 13.7 c/kWh 98/100
8 27014 Cooleemee NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
9 27016 Danbury NC 13.7 c/kWh 78/100
10 27017 Dobson NC 13.7 c/kWh 69/100
11 27018 East Bend NC 13.7 c/kWh 71/100
12 27019 Germanton NC 13.7 c/kWh 65/100
13 27020 Hamptonville NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
14 27021 King NC 13.7 c/kWh 82/100
15 27022 Lawsonville NC 13.7 c/kWh 63/100
16 27023 Lewisville NC 13.7 c/kWh 63/100
17 27024 Lowgap NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
18 27025 Madison NC 13.7 c/kWh 56/100
19 27027 Mayodan NC 13.7 c/kWh 61/100
20 27028 Mocksville NC 13.7 c/kWh 94/100
21 27030 Mount Airy NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
22 27031 White Plains NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
23 27040 Pfafftown NC 13.7 c/kWh 82/100
24 27041 Pilot Mountain NC 13.7 c/kWh 71/100
25 27042 Pine Hall NC 13.7 c/kWh 40/100
26 27043 Pinnacle NC 13.7 c/kWh 75/100
27 27045 Rural Hall NC 13.7 c/kWh 75/100
28 27046 Sandy Ridge NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
29 27047 Siloam NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
30 27048 Stoneville NC 13.7 c/kWh 51/100
31 27049 Toast NC 13.7 c/kWh 63/100
32 27050 Tobaccoville NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
33 27051 Walkertown NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
34 27052 Walnut Cove NC 13.7 c/kWh 71/100
35 27053 Westfield NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
36 27054 Woodleaf NC 13.7 c/kWh 73/100
37 27055 Yadkinville NC 13.7 c/kWh 80/100
38 27094 Rural Hall NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
39 27098 Rural Hall NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
40 27099 Rural Hall NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
41 27101 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 70/100
42 27102 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 87/100
43 27103 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 70/100
44 27104 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 65/100
45 27105 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 70/100
46 27106 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 65/100
47 27107 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 82/100
48 27108 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
49 27109 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
50 27110 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
51 27111 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
52 27113 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 75/100
53 27114 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
54 27115 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
55 27116 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
56 27117 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
57 27120 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
58 27127 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 75/100
59 27130 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
60 27150 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
61 27152 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 87/100
62 27155 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
63 27157 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
64 27198 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
65 27199 Winston Salem NC 13.7 c/kWh 72/100
66 27201 Alamance NC 13.7 c/kWh 96/100
67 27202 Altamahaw NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
68 27203 Asheboro NC 13.7 c/kWh 89/100
69 27204 Asheboro NC 13.7 c/kWh 98/100
70 27205 Asheboro NC 13.7 c/kWh 94/100
71 27207 Bear Creek NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
72 27208 Bennett NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
73 27209 Biscoe NC 13.7 c/kWh 82/100
74 27212 Blanch NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
75 27213 Bonlee NC 13.7 c/kWh 73/100
76 27214 Browns Summit NC 13.7 c/kWh 81/100
77 27215 Burlington NC 13.7 c/kWh 89/100
78 27216 Burlington NC 13.7 c/kWh 98/100
79 27217 Burlington NC 13.7 c/kWh 89/100
80 27220 Burlington NC 13.7 c/kWh 98/100
81 27228 Bynum NC 13.7 c/kWh 53/100
82 27229 Candor NC 13.7 c/kWh 45/100
83 27230 Cedar Falls NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
84 27231 Cedar Grove NC 13.7 c/kWh 73/100
85 27233 Climax NC 13.7 c/kWh 94/100
86 27235 Colfax NC 13.7 c/kWh 95/100
87 27237 Cumnock NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
88 27239 Denton NC 13.7 c/kWh 82/100
89 27242 Eagle Springs NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
90 27243 Efland NC 13.7 c/kWh 91/100
91 27244 Elon NC 13.7 c/kWh 68/100
92 27247 Ether NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
93 27248 Franklinville NC 13.7 c/kWh 77/100
94 27249 Gibsonville NC 13.7 c/kWh 78/100
95 27252 Goldston NC 13.7 c/kWh 80/100
96 27253 Graham NC 13.7 c/kWh 76/100
97 27256 Gulf NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
98 27258 Haw River NC 13.7 c/kWh 82/100
99 27259 Highfalls NC 13.7 c/kWh 66/100
100 27260 High Point NC 13.7 c/kWh 89/100

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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