EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 27922 — Cofield, NC

Homes in ZIP 27922 pay about 14.0¢ per kWh (Virginia Electric & Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The North Carolina average is 14.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.0¢per kWh
UtilityVirginia Electric & Power Co.
NC average14.9¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1671,201 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$70
900 kWh / month$126
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$168

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 27922 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 27922

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NC
Virginia Electric & Power Co.
Investor Owned
14.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$167108,656
Roanoke Electric Member Corp
Cooperative
21.1¢
2024
$24012,049

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hertford County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

North Carolina price trend

9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026North Carolina averageU.S. averageVirginia Electric & Power Co. 9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026North Carolina averageU.S. averageVirginia Electric & Power Co.
North Carolina averageU.S. averageVirginia Electric & Power Co.
Aug 202614.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.5%14.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+32%11.3¢
Record high16.3¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$1961,310 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

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 27922

How much does electricity cost in 27922?

About 14.0¢ per kWh for homes (Virginia Electric & Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $126.

Who is the electric utility for 27922?

Virginia Electric & Power Co., with about 108,656 residential customers in North Carolina; 1 other utility also serves 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¢.