Electricity rates in 27978 — Stumpy Point, NC
Homes in ZIP 27978 pay about 16.2¢ per kWh (Tideland 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 16.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 27978 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 27978
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tideland Electric Member Corp Cooperative | 16.2¢ 2024 | $150 | 21,551 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Dare County | 14.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $167 | 108,656 |
| Cape Hatteras Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Dare County | 14.8¢ 2024 | $198 | 8,128 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Dare 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 27978
How much does electricity cost in 27978?
About 16.2¢ per kWh for homes (Tideland Electric Member Corp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $146.
Who is the electric utility for 27978?
Tideland Electric Member Corp, with about 21,551 residential customers in North Carolina; 2 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¢.