Electricity rates in 27213 — Bonlee, NC
Homes in ZIP 27213 pay about 14.3¢ per kWh (Central Electric Membership Corp. (NC), 2024 average). The North Carolina average is 14.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 27213 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 27213
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Membership Corp. (NC) Cooperative | 14.3¢ 2024 | $184 | 22,071 |
| Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Investor Owned · serves Chatham County | 14.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $137 | 1,919,372 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Chatham County | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp Cooperative · serves Chatham County | 15.9¢ 2024 | $163 | 31,086 |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp Cooperative · serves Chatham County | 15.6¢ 2024 | $179 | 30,334 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Chatham County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
North Carolina price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 27213
How much does electricity cost in 27213?
About 14.3¢ per kWh for homes (Central Electric Membership Corp. (NC), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $129.
Who is the electric utility for 27213?
Central Electric Membership Corp. (NC), with about 22,071 residential customers in North Carolina; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in NC getting more expensive?
The North Carolina residential average was 14.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.