This area is served by 10 utility providers across 4 categories. The average residential electricity rate here is 15.7¢/kWh.
Utility rates in ZIP 28509 vs. US average
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 28509?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Start with electric (Duke Energy Progress - (NC), 800-777-9898) since those typically need a few business days to activate. Water and sewer are often handled with one call to your local utility. Set up internet last since it may require an installation visit.
How do utility rates in 28509 compare to the national average?
Residential electricity in Alliance, NC averages 15.7¢/kWh — close to the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Natural gas in North Carolina averages $16.42/Mcf, about 13% above the national average. Actual monthly bills vary by home size, insulation, and season. Local rates from NREL; state and US averages from EIA Form 861 (2024); natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024).
Is electricity expensive in 28509?
Electricity costs in Alliance, NC are close to the national average. Compared to North Carolina overall, rates here are about 11% higher. Local rates from NREL (2023); state and US averages from EIA (2024).
What internet providers are available in 28509?
Alliance, NC has strong broadband coverage. Providers include Brightspeed (DSL), Spectrum (Cable up to 1,000 Mbps), T-Mobile (Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps), UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION (Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps), Verizon (Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps). Availability varies by street address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
What county is 28509 in?
ZIP code 28509 is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.