Electricity rates in 28503 — Kinston, NC
Homes in ZIP 28503 pay about 13.1¢ per kWh (City of Kinston (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 13.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 28503 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kinston (NC) Municipal | 13.1¢ 2024 | $139 | 10,042 |
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned · serves Lenoir | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 1,356,079 |
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Lenoir | 14.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $141 | 79,690 |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) Cooperative · serves Lenoir | 12.8¢ 2024 | $158 | 22,523 |
| Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Lenoir | 13.8¢ 2024 | $237 | 9,168 |
| Town of La Grange (NC) Municipal · serves Lenoir | 12.9¢ 2024 | $153 | 1,848 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lenoir; 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 28503
How much does electricity cost in 28503?
About 13.1¢ per kWh for homes (City of Kinston (NC), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $118.
Who is the electric utility for 28503?
City of Kinston (NC), with about 10,042 residential customers in North Carolina; 5 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¢.