2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Rhode Island — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

90 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 02801 (Adamsville, RI) — 30.1 c/kWh
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Out of 90 ZIP codes with data in Rhode Island, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Rhode Island Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 90
Highest value 30.1 c/kWh
Median value 30.1 c/kWh
State Rhode Island

Top 90 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 02801 Adamsville RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
2 02802 Albion RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
3 02804 Ashaway RI 30.1 c/kWh 69/100
4 02806 Barrington RI 30.1 c/kWh 55/100
5 02807 Block Island RI 30.1 c/kWh 65/100
6 02808 Bradford RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
7 02809 Bristol RI 30.1 c/kWh 80/100
8 02812 Carolina RI 30.1 c/kWh 40/100
9 02813 Charlestown RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
10 02814 Chepachet RI 30.1 c/kWh 78/100
11 02815 Clayville RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
12 02816 Coventry RI 30.1 c/kWh 55/100
13 02817 West Greenwich RI 30.1 c/kWh 64/100
14 02818 East Greenwich RI 30.1 c/kWh 35/100
15 02822 Exeter RI 30.1 c/kWh 62/100
16 02823 Fiskeville RI 30.1 c/kWh 40/100
17 02824 Forestdale RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
18 02825 Foster RI 30.1 c/kWh 48/100
19 02826 Glendale RI 30.1 c/kWh 83/100
20 02827 Greene RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
21 02828 Greenville RI 30.1 c/kWh 83/100
22 02829 Harmony RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
23 02830 Harrisville RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
24 02831 Hope RI 30.1 c/kWh 45/100
25 02832 Hope Valley RI 30.1 c/kWh 64/100
26 02833 Hopkinton RI 30.1 c/kWh 59/100
27 02835 Jamestown RI 30.1 c/kWh 71/100
28 02836 Kenyon RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
29 02837 Little Compton RI 30.1 c/kWh 55/100
30 02838 Manville RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
31 02839 Mapleville RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
32 02840 Newport RI 30.1 c/kWh 67/100
33 02841 Newport RI 30.1 c/kWh 82/100
34 02842 Middletown RI 30.1 c/kWh 72/100
35 02852 North Kingstown RI 30.1 c/kWh 54/100
36 02857 North Scituate RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
37 02858 Oakland RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
38 02859 Pascoag RI 30.1 c/kWh 78/100
39 02860 Pawtucket RI 30.1 c/kWh 78/100
40 02861 Pawtucket RI 30.1 c/kWh 83/100
41 02862 Pawtucket RI 30.1 c/kWh 83/100
42 02863 Central Falls RI 30.1 c/kWh 55/100
43 02864 Cumberland RI 30.1 c/kWh 78/100
44 02865 Lincoln RI 30.1 c/kWh 78/100
45 02871 Portsmouth RI 30.1 c/kWh 60/100
46 02872 Prudence Island RI 30.1 c/kWh 79/100
47 02873 Rockville RI 30.1 c/kWh 40/100
48 02874 Saunderstown RI 30.1 c/kWh 60/100
49 02875 Shannock RI 30.1 c/kWh 40/100
50 02876 Slatersville RI 30.1 c/kWh 74/100
51 02877 Slocum RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
52 02878 Tiverton RI 30.1 c/kWh 72/100
53 02879 Wakefield RI 30.1 c/kWh 52/100
54 02880 Wakefield RI 30.1 c/kWh 67/100
55 02881 Kingston RI 30.1 c/kWh 70/100
56 02882 Narragansett RI 30.1 c/kWh 33/100
57 02883 Peace Dale RI 30.1 c/kWh 40/100
58 02885 Warren RI 30.1 c/kWh 84/100
59 02886 Warwick RI 30.1 c/kWh 54/100
60 02887 Warwick RI 30.1 c/kWh 64/100
61 02888 Warwick RI 30.1 c/kWh 54/100
62 02889 Warwick RI 30.1 c/kWh 49/100
63 02891 Westerly RI 30.1 c/kWh 41/100
64 02892 West Kingston RI 30.1 c/kWh 63/100
65 02893 West Warwick RI 30.1 c/kWh 40/100
66 02894 Wood River Junction RI 30.1 c/kWh 53/100
67 02895 Woonsocket RI 30.1 c/kWh 74/100
68 02896 North Smithfield RI 30.1 c/kWh 74/100
69 02898 Wyoming RI 30.1 c/kWh 65/100
70 02901 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 65/100
71 02902 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 69/100
72 02903 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 64/100
73 02904 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 54/100
74 02905 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 59/100
75 02906 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 64/100
76 02907 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 64/100
77 02908 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 64/100
78 02909 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 59/100
79 02910 Cranston RI 30.1 c/kWh 45/100
80 02911 North Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 50/100
81 02912 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 65/100
82 02914 East Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 73/100
83 02915 Riverside RI 30.1 c/kWh 55/100
84 02916 Rumford RI 30.1 c/kWh 55/100
85 02917 Smithfield RI 30.1 c/kWh 76/100
86 02918 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 65/100
87 02919 Johnston RI 30.1 c/kWh 50/100
88 02920 Cranston RI 30.1 c/kWh 45/100
89 02921 Cranston RI 30.1 c/kWh 55/100
90 02940 Providence RI 30.1 c/kWh 69/100

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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