Electricity rates in 27802 — Rocky Mount, NC
Homes in ZIP 27802 pay about 12.2¢ per kWh (City of Rocky Mount (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 12.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 27802 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rocky Mount (NC) Municipal | 12.2¢ 2024 | $122 | 25,407 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Edgecombe | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Edgecombe | 14.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $167 | 108,656 |
| City of Wilson (NC) Municipal · serves Edgecombe | 12.1¢ 2024 | $131 | 32,078 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C Cooperative · serves Edgecombe | 16.1¢ 2024 | $183 | 10,716 |
| Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Edgecombe | 13.8¢ 2024 | $237 | 9,168 |
| Town of Tarboro (NC) Municipal · serves Edgecombe | 13.6¢ 2024 | $126 | 5,592 |
| Town of Sharpsburg (NC) Municipal · serves Edgecombe | 16.9¢ 2024 | $189 | 1,261 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Edgecombe; 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 27802
How much does electricity cost in 27802?
About 12.2¢ per kWh for homes (City of Rocky Mount (NC), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $110.
Who is the electric utility for 27802?
City of Rocky Mount (NC), with about 25,407 residential customers in North Carolina; 9 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¢.