Electricity rates in 29543 — Fork, SC
Homes in ZIP 29543 pay about 15.7¢ per kWh (Duke Energy Progress (NC), Jan–Aug 2026). The South Carolina average is 15.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 15.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 29543 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 29543
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress (NC) Investor Owned | 15.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $171 | 143,713 |
| MPD Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Dillon County | 10.9¢ 2024 | $144 | 31,874 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Dillon County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
South 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 29543
How much does electricity cost in 29543?
About 15.7¢ per kWh for homes (Duke Energy Progress (NC), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $141.
Who is the electric utility for 29543?
Duke Energy Progress (NC), with about 143,713 residential customers in South Carolina; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in SC getting more expensive?
The South Carolina residential average was 15.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.