Utility Providers in Parmele, North Carolina

Parmele is served by 17 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Martin County.

Martin County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Parmele vs. US average

Electricity
13.6¢/kWh
↓ 17% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 4% below 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 Parmele-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 Parmele

Electricity$150-$199 (13.6¢–13.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$60/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 Parmele heats its homes

3%
58%
39%

3% natural gas · 58% electricity · 39% other fuels

Electric rates in Parmele

Residential rates range from 13.6¢ to 13.6¢ per kWh.

Parmele
13.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of Washington - (NC), Edgecombe-Martin County E M C, Virginia Electric & Power Co.

This is 17% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Parmele

Parmele has moderate broadband coverage.

Brightspeed
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

City of Washington - (NC)
Edgecombe-Martin County E M C
Virginia Electric & Power Co

Water 10 providers

EVERETTS, TOWN OF
HAMILTON, TOWN OF
JAMESVILLE, TOWN OF
MARTIN CO REGIONAL WASA
MARTIN CO WATER & SEWER DIST 2
MARTIN CO WATER & SEWER DIST I
MARTIN CO. REGIONAL WASA AUTHORITY WELL
PARMELE, TOWN OF
ROBERSONVILLE, TOWN OF
WILLIAMSTON, TOWN OF

Internet 4 providers

Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Parmele, 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.