2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in West Virginia — 2026

Last updated: July 19, 2026

855 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 24701 (Bluefield, WV) - 16.1 c/kWh
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Out of 855 ZIP codes with data in West Virginia, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All West Virginia Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 855
Highest value 16.1 c/kWh
Median value 16.1 c/kWh
State West Virginia

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 24701 Bluefield WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
2 24712 Athens WV 16.1 c/kWh 70/100
3 24714 Beeson WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
4 24715 Bramwell WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
5 24716 Bud WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
6 24719 Covel WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
7 24724 Freeman WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
8 24726 Herndon WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
9 24729 Hiawatha WV 16.1 c/kWh 58/100
10 24731 Kegley WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
11 24732 Kellysville WV 16.1 c/kWh 45/100
12 24733 Lashmeet WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
13 24736 Matoaka WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
14 24737 Montcalm WV 16.1 c/kWh 45/100
15 24738 Nemours WV 16.1 c/kWh 40/100
16 24739 Princeton WV 16.1 c/kWh 57/100
17 24740 Princeton WV 16.1 c/kWh 52/100
18 24747 Rock WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
19 24751 Wolfe WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
20 24801 Welch WV 16.1 c/kWh 55/100
21 24808 Anawalt WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
22 24811 Avondale WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
23 24813 Bartley WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
24 24815 Berwind WV 16.1 c/kWh 86/100
25 24816 Big Sandy WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
26 24817 Bradshaw WV 16.1 c/kWh 86/100
27 24818 Brenton WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
28 24822 Clear Fork WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
29 24823 Coal Mountain WV 16.1 c/kWh 87/100
30 24826 Cucumber WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
31 24827 Cyclone WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
32 24828 Davy WV 16.1 c/kWh 83/100
33 24829 Eckman WV 16.1 c/kWh 91/100
34 24830 Elbert WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
35 24831 Elkhorn WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
36 24834 Fanrock WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
37 24836 Gary WV 16.1 c/kWh 86/100
38 24839 Hanover WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
39 24843 Hensley WV 16.1 c/kWh 66/100
40 24844 Iaeger WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
41 24845 Ikes Fork WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
42 24846 Isaban WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
43 24847 Itmann WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
44 24848 Jenkinjones WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
45 24849 Jesse WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
46 24850 Jolo WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
47 24851 Justice WV 16.1 c/kWh 91/100
48 24853 Kimball WV 16.1 c/kWh 81/100
49 24854 Kopperston WV 16.1 c/kWh 66/100
50 24855 Kyle WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
51 24857 Lynco WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
52 24859 Marianna WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
53 24860 Matheny WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
54 24861 Maybeury WV 16.1 c/kWh 91/100
55 24862 Mohawk WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
56 24866 Newhall WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
57 24867 New Richmond WV 16.1 c/kWh 65/100
58 24868 Northfork WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
59 24869 North Spring WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
60 24870 Oceana WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
61 24871 Pageton WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
62 24872 Panther WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
63 24873 Paynesville WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
64 24874 Pineville WV 16.1 c/kWh 80/100
65 24878 Premier WV 16.1 c/kWh 84/100
66 24879 Raysal WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
67 24880 Rock View WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
68 24881 Roderfield WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
69 24882 Simon WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
70 24884 Squire WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
71 24887 Switchback WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
72 24888 Thorpe WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
73 24892 War WV 16.1 c/kWh 81/100
74 24894 Warriormine WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
75 24895 Wilcoe WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
76 24898 Wyoming WV 16.1 c/kWh 80/100
77 24901 Lewisburg WV 16.1 c/kWh 49/100
78 24902 Fairlea WV 16.1 c/kWh 40/100
79 24910 Alderson WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
80 24915 Arbovale WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
81 24916 Asbury WV 16.1 c/kWh 40/100
82 24918 Ballard WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
83 24920 Bartow WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
84 24924 Buckeye WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
85 24925 Caldwell WV 16.1 c/kWh 45/100
86 24927 Cass WV 16.1 c/kWh 60/100
87 24931 Crawley WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
88 24934 Dunmore WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
89 24935 Forest Hill WV 16.1 c/kWh 45/100
90 24938 Frankford WV 16.1 c/kWh 53/100
91 24941 Gap Mills WV 16.1 c/kWh 66/100
92 24943 Grassy Meadows WV 16.1 c/kWh 40/100
93 24944 Green Bank WV 16.1 c/kWh 40/100
94 24945 Greenville WV 16.1 c/kWh 50/100
95 24946 Hillsboro WV 16.1 c/kWh 51/100
96 24951 Lindside WV 16.1 c/kWh 73/100
97 24954 Marlinton WV 16.1 c/kWh 41/100
98 24957 Maxwelton WV 16.1 c/kWh 40/100
99 24961 White Sulphur Springs WV 16.1 c/kWh 64/100
100 24962 Pence Springs WV 16.1 c/kWh 45/100

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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