Electricity rates in Hampstead, NC
Hampstead (4,083 people, Pender County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Progress pay about 16.45¢/kWh, 11% more than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Hampstead
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor-owned utility | 16.45¢ | $172 | 1.38M | 183 |
| Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.26¢ | $161 | 81K | 57 |
| Four County Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 15.91¢ | $203 | 31K | 110 |
Power outages in Pender County right now
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Outage history in Pender County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 249 | 286 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,667 (52%) | 4,469 (30.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-02 | 2025-09-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (249 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bayshore 16.4¢
- Ogden 16.4¢
- Murraysville 16.4¢
- Surf City 16.4¢
- Northchase 16.4¢
- Castle Hayne 16.4¢
- Rocky Point 16.4¢
- Skippers Corner 16.4¢
- Kings Grant 16.4¢
- Wrightsville Beach 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 28443
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hampstead?
Most homes in Hampstead get power from Duke Energy Progress, where residential customers pay an average of 16.45¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hampstead: Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp. (14.26¢), Four County Electric Member Corp. (15.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hampstead?
About $172 a month, based on 1,046 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Progress customers) at 16.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hampstead, NC?
3 utilities serve Hampstead's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Progress, Jones-Onslow Electric Member Corp., Four County Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hampstead?
In 2025, customers in Pender County averaged 4 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-14, when 4,469 customers (30.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.