This area is served by 34 utility providers across 4 categories. The average residential electricity rate here is 43.2¢/kWh. 100% of households use electricity as their primary heating fuel.
Utility rates in ZIP 96848 vs. US average
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 96848?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Start with electric (Hawaiian Electric Co Inc) and gas (Hawaii Gas, (808) 535-5933) 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 96848 compare to the national average?
Residential electricity in Urban Honolulu, HI averages 43.2¢/kWh, about 162% above the US average of 16.5¢/kWh — but in line with the Hawaii state average of 42.9¢/kWh. Natural gas in Hawaii averages $48.88/Mcf, about 237% 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 96848?
Electricity in Urban Honolulu, HI costs about 162% more than the national average. Local rates from NREL (2023); state and US averages from EIA (2024).
What county is 96848 in?
ZIP code 96848 is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
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.