Electricity rates in 27259 — Highfalls, NC
Homes in ZIP 27259 pay about 15.9¢ per kWh (Randolph Electric Member Corp, 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 15.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 27259 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 27259
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Electric Member Corp Cooperative | 15.9¢ 2024 | $163 | 31,086 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Moore County | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Moore County | 12.8¢ 2024 | $168 | 64,396 |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. (NC) Cooperative · serves Moore County | 14.3¢ 2024 | $184 | 22,071 |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp Cooperative · serves Moore County | 14.8¢ 2024 | $169 | 19,396 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Moore 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 27259
How much does electricity cost in 27259?
About 15.9¢ per kWh for homes (Randolph Electric Member Corp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $143.
Who is the electric utility for 27259?
Randolph Electric Member Corp, with about 31,086 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¢.