Utility Providers in Hobucken, North Carolina

Hobucken is served by 9 utility providers across 3 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Pamlico County.

Pamlico County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Hobucken vs. US average

Electricity
15.0¢/kWh
↓ 9% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% above NC state average (14.1¢)
Natural gas
$16.42/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Hobucken-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Hobucken

Electricity$100-$149 (14.2¢–15.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$22/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Hobucken heats its homes

88%
12%

88% electricity · 12% other fuels

Electric rates in Hobucken

Residential rates range from 14.2¢ to 15.7¢ per kWh.

Hobucken
14.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Tideland Electric Member Corp.

This is 9% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hobucken

Hobucken has strong broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
10 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
Tideland Electric Member Corp

Water 2 providers

ORIENTAL WATER SYSTEM
PAMLICO COUNTY WATER

Internet 5 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hobucken, NC

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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.