Electricity rates in 27840 — Hamilton, NC
Homes in ZIP 27840 pay about 21.1¢ per kWh (Roanoke 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 21.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 27840 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 27840
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp Cooperative | 21.1¢ 2024 | $240 | 12,049 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C Cooperative | 16.1¢ 2024 | $183 | 10,716 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Martin County | 14.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $167 | 108,656 |
| Halifax Electric Member Corp Cooperative · serves Martin County | 15.6¢ 2024 | $204 | 12,389 |
| City of Washington (NC) Municipal · serves Martin County | 13.0¢ 2024 | $129 | 11,547 |
| City of Robersonville (NC) Municipal · serves Martin County | 11.3¢ 2024 | $220 | 892 |
| Town of Hamilton (NC) Municipal · serves Martin County | 16.1¢ 2024 | $136 | 234 |
| Town of Oak City (NC) Municipal · serves Martin County | 14.3¢ 2024 | $159 | 224 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Martin 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 27840
How much does electricity cost in 27840?
About 21.1¢ per kWh for homes (Roanoke Electric Member Corp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $190.
Who is the electric utility for 27840?
Roanoke Electric Member Corp, with about 12,049 residential customers in North Carolina; 7 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¢.