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

Electricity rates in 28362 — Marietta, NC

Homes in ZIP 28362 pay about 12.8¢ per kWh (Lumbee River Elec Member Corp, 2024 average). The North Carolina average is 14.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.8¢per kWh
UtilityLumbee River Elec Member Corp
NC average14.9¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1681,310 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$64
900 kWh / month$115
1,200 kWh / month$154

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 28362 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 28362

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NC
Lumbee River Elec Member Corp
Cooperative
12.8¢
2024
$16864,396
Duke Energy Progress (NC)
Investor Owned · serves Robeson County
16.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1561,356,079
Brunswick Electric Member Corp
Cooperative · serves Robeson County
15.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$131105,562
City of Lumberton (NC)
Municipal · serves Robeson County
13.8¢
2024
$1139,983
Town of Red Springs (NC)
Municipal · serves Robeson County
14.4¢
2024
$2451,761

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Robeson 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. average 9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026North Carolina averageU.S. average
North Carolina averageU.S. average
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 28362

How much does electricity cost in 28362?

About 12.8¢ per kWh for homes (Lumbee River Elec Member Corp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $115.

Who is the electric utility for 28362?

Lumbee River Elec Member Corp, with about 64,396 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¢.