2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in South Carolina — 2026

Last updated: July 19, 2026

534 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 29001 (Alcolu, SC) - 17.1 c/kWh
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Out of 534 ZIP codes with data in South Carolina, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All South Carolina Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 534
Highest value 17.1 c/kWh
Median value 17.1 c/kWh
State South Carolina

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 29001 Alcolu SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
2 29002 Ballentine SC 17.1 c/kWh 68/100
3 29003 Bamberg SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
4 29006 Batesburg SC 17.1 c/kWh 91/100
5 29009 Bethune SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
6 29010 Bishopville SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
7 29014 Blackstock SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
8 29015 Blair SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
9 29016 Blythewood SC 17.1 c/kWh 65/100
10 29018 Bowman SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
11 29020 Camden SC 17.1 c/kWh 85/100
12 29021 Camden SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
13 29030 Cameron SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
14 29031 Carlisle SC 17.1 c/kWh 67/100
15 29032 Cassatt SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
16 29033 Cayce SC 17.1 c/kWh 85/100
17 29036 Chapin SC 17.1 c/kWh 89/100
18 29037 Chappells SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
19 29038 Cope SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
20 29039 Cordova SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
21 29040 Dalzell SC 17.1 c/kWh 78/100
22 29041 Davis Station SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
23 29042 Denmark SC 17.1 c/kWh 91/100
24 29044 Eastover SC 17.1 c/kWh 93/100
25 29045 Elgin SC 17.1 c/kWh 91/100
26 29046 Elliott SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
27 29047 Elloree SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
28 29048 Eutawville SC 17.1 c/kWh 89/100
29 29051 Gable SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
30 29052 Gadsden SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
31 29053 Gaston SC 17.1 c/kWh 92/100
32 29054 Gilbert SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
33 29055 Great Falls SC 17.1 c/kWh 78/100
34 29056 Greeleyville SC 17.1 c/kWh 94/100
35 29058 Heath Springs SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
36 29059 Holly Hill SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
37 29061 Hopkins SC 17.1 c/kWh 86/100
38 29062 Horatio SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
39 29063 Irmo SC 17.1 c/kWh 84/100
40 29065 Jenkinsville SC 17.1 c/kWh 98/100
41 29067 Kershaw SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
42 29069 Lamar SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
43 29070 Leesville SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
44 29071 Lexington SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
45 29072 Lexington SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
46 29073 Lexington SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
47 29074 Liberty Hill SC 17.1 c/kWh 65/100
48 29075 Little Mountain SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
49 29078 Lugoff SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
50 29079 Lydia SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
51 29080 Lynchburg SC 17.1 c/kWh 93/100
52 29081 Ehrhardt SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
53 29082 Lodge SC 17.1 c/kWh 89/100
54 29101 Mc Bee SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
55 29102 Manning SC 17.1 c/kWh 87/100
56 29104 Mayesville SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
57 29105 Monetta SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
58 29107 Neeses SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
59 29108 Newberry SC 17.1 c/kWh 89/100
60 29111 New Zion SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
61 29112 North SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
62 29113 Norway SC 17.1 c/kWh 69/100
63 29114 Olanta SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
64 29115 Orangeburg SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
65 29116 Orangeburg SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
66 29117 Orangeburg SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
67 29118 Orangeburg SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
68 29122 Peak SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
69 29123 Pelion SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
70 29125 Pinewood SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
71 29126 Pomaria SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
72 29127 Prosperity SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
73 29128 Rembert SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
74 29129 Ridge Spring SC 17.1 c/kWh 94/100
75 29130 Ridgeway SC 17.1 c/kWh 81/100
76 29132 Rion SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
77 29133 Rowesville SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
78 29135 Saint Matthews SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
79 29137 Salley SC 17.1 c/kWh 68/100
80 29138 Saluda SC 17.1 c/kWh 87/100
81 29142 Santee SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
82 29143 Sardinia SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
83 29145 Silverstreet SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
84 29146 Springfield SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
85 29147 State Park SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
86 29148 Summerton SC 17.1 c/kWh 84/100
87 29150 Sumter SC 17.1 c/kWh 80/100
88 29151 Sumter SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
89 29152 Shaw A F B SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
90 29153 Sumter SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
91 29154 Sumter SC 17.1 c/kWh 85/100
92 29160 Swansea SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
93 29161 Timmonsville SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
94 29162 Turbeville SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
95 29163 Vance SC 17.1 c/kWh 73/100
96 29164 Wagener SC 17.1 c/kWh 95/100
97 29166 Ward SC 17.1 c/kWh 66/100
98 29168 Wedgefield SC 17.1 c/kWh 99/100
99 29169 West Columbia SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100
100 29170 West Columbia SC 17.1 c/kWh 90/100

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: 2026-07-19.

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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