Electricity rates in Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro, NC ranks 1 of 35 North Carolina cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1974). Goldsboro, North Carolina has 33,448 residents in 14,698 households; 78.9% heat with electricity.
Goldsboro on the map
Wayne County, with Goldsboro marked
Housing and heating in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC: 10,164 of 16,974 homes were built before 1980 and 2,984 in 2000 or later. Goldsboro, NC has 8,970 detached houses, 3,536 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 632 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Goldsboro, NC
% of homes by decade built, Goldsboro, NC
- 8pre-40
- 540s
- 1250s
- 1960s
- 1670s
- 1280s
- 1090s
- 1100s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Goldsboro, NC
| Goldsboro, NC | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC, median year built | 1974 | 1983 | -9 years | 35 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, built before 1980 | 59.9% | 44.9% | +15.0 points | 1 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, built 2000 or later | 17.6% | 22.0% | -4.4 points | 35 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, detached houses | 52.8% | 60.1% | -7.3 points | 27 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 20.8% | 7.5% | +13.3 points | 20 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, mobile homes | 3.7% | 23.8% | -20.1 points | 8 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, renter households | 60.8% | 38.5% | +22.3 points | 3 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, median home value | $173,700 | $162,700 | +$11,000 | 33 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, median gross rent a month | $956 | $932 | +$24 | 33 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, people per household | 2.16 | 2.44 | -0.28 | 33 of 35 |
Facts about Goldsboro
- Residents of Goldsboro, NC, ACS 2023
- 33,44830 of 35 North Carolina cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Goldsboro, NC
- $47,00535 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Goldsboro, NC
- 14,6982.28 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Goldsboro, NC
- 39.2%5,759 owners and 8,939 renter households
- Housing units in Goldsboro, NC
- 16,9742,276 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Goldsboro, NC
- 78.9%11,591 of 14,698 homes
- Land area of Goldsboro, NC
- 28.6 sq mi1,169.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Goldsboro, NC
- 3.1% to 4.0%at 1,015 kWh a month over the $47,005 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Goldsboro, NC
- 113NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 337.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Goldsboro, NC
- 197410,164 of 16,974 homes (59.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Goldsboro, NC
- $173,700$956 gross rent a month, 6.60% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC: 14,698 households at $1,642 a year per home for electricity (Wayne County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $24.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,949 a year per household.
| Group in Goldsboro, NC | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Goldsboro, NC median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC, all households | 14,698 | $1,642 | $24.1 million | 3.49% |
| Goldsboro, NC, homeowners | 5,759 | $1,810 | $10.4 million | 3.85% |
| Goldsboro, NC, renters | 8,939 | $1,374 | $12.3 million | 2.92% |
Who lives in Goldsboro: income, cars, homes
In Goldsboro, NC, 2,165 households own no vehicle and 6,828 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 14,161 workers in Goldsboro, NC, 583 work from home, 11,133 drive alone, 188 ride transit and 179 walk. In Goldsboro, NC, 5,198 of 14,698 households earn under $35,000, 5,457 $35,000-$75,000, 2,853 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,190 $150,000 or more. 6,666 residents of Goldsboro, NC live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.7. Goldsboro, NC homes: 9,518 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,967 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Goldsboro, NC, 4,098 of 8,534 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,715 households moved in since 2018 and 2,920 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Goldsboro, NC
| Goldsboro, NC | Value | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC, households under $35,000 | 35.4% | 3 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, households $150,000 or more | 8.1% | 34 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, residents below poverty | 20.8% | 5 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, median age | 36.7 | 16 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 56.1% | 25 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, households without a vehicle | 14.7% | 1 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, households with 2+ vehicles | 46.5% | 35 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, workers at home | 4.1% | 35 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, cost-burdened renters | 48.0% | 20 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, moved in since 2018 | 38.9% | 24 of 35 |
| Goldsboro, NC, moved in before 2000 | 19.9% | 1 of 35 |
Outage risk around Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 109 wind and 4 tornado, 337.8 per 100,000 residents of 33,448. Top gust near Goldsboro, NC: 60 knots, 69 mph. Damage near Goldsboro, NC: $1.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Goldsboro, NC
wind and tornado reports, Goldsboro, NC
- 3'15
- 8'16
- 1'17
- 11'18
- 13'19
- 9'20
- 5'21
- 13'22
- 22'23
- 9'24
- 19'25
| Goldsboro, NC | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2016 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2018 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2019 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2020 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2022 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2023 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2024 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Goldsboro, NC, 2025 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
Who supplies Goldsboro
Wayne County lists 3 utilities for Goldsboro, NC (33,448 residents): homes pay 12.13 to 15.54 cents per kWh, about $123 to $158 a month at 1,015 kWh, 3.1% to 4.0% of the $47,005 Goldsboro median income. Wayne County page.
Analyst note on Goldsboro
Household income in Goldsboro, NC is $47,005; 5,759 of its 14,698 households own. Goldsboro, NC counts 33,448 residents in 14,698 households, on 28.6 square miles. 11,591 of the 14,698 occupied homes in Goldsboro, NC heat with electricity.
Goldsboro, NC has 16,974 housing units, 2,276 of them vacant or seasonal. Goldsboro, NC ranks 1 of 35 North Carolina cities for the lowest median household income ($47,005). Goldsboro, NC ranks 1 of 35 North Carolina cities for the fewest people working from home (4.1% of workers).
Goldsboro, NC ranks 1 of 35 North Carolina cities for households without a vehicle (14.7%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Goldsboro
Compare Goldsboro with nearby cities
| City near Goldsboro, NC | Distance from Goldsboro | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC (this page) | 0 mi | 33,448 | $47,005 | 1974 | $173,700 | 113 | 4.1% |
| Wilson, NC | 24.5 mi north | 47,740 (+14,292) | $47,294 (+$289) | 1983 (+9 yr) | $192,000 (+$18,300) | 124 (+11) | 6.0% (+1.9 pts) |
| Greenville, NC | 36.8 mi northeast | 88,540 (+55,092) | $50,564 (+$3,559) | 1995 (+21 yr) | $213,100 (+$39,400) | 73 (-40) | 11.7% (+7.5 pts) |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 41.9 mi north | 54,175 (+20,727) | $52,927 (+$5,922) | 1978 (+4 yr) | $148,300 (-$25,400) | 101 (-12) | 7.6% (+3.5 pts) |
| Garner, NC | 42.2 mi northwest | 32,543 (-905) | $77,496 (+$30,491) | 2000 (+26 yr) | $320,300 (+$146,600) | 320 (+207) | 19.6% (+15.5 pts) |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 47.7 mi west | 37,749 (+4,301) | $111,447 (+$64,442) | 2010 (+36 yr) | $410,600 (+$236,900) | 206 (+93) | 26.4% (+22.3 pts) |
ZIP codes in Goldsboro
| ZIP area touching Goldsboro, NC | Share of the ZIP's land inside Goldsboro | Share of Goldsboro's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 27530 (Goldsboro, NC) | 12.9% | 48.2% |
| 27534 (Goldsboro, NC) | 14.6% | 37.4% |
| 27531 (Goldsboro, NC) | 100.0% | 12.2% |
| 27533 (Goldsboro, NC) | 100.0% | 0.5% |
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Questions on Goldsboro
Goldsboro: what is the electricity rate?
Goldsboro, NC has no price of its own; its 33,448 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,015 kWh month costs $123 to $158.
Goldsboro: how does it rank among North Carolina cities?
Goldsboro, NC: rank 30 of 35 by its 33,448 residents, rank 35 of 35 by $47,005 median income.
Goldsboro: how many homes heat with electricity?
Goldsboro, NC: 11,591 of 14,698 occupied homes, 78.9%; Wayne County 81.8%.
Goldsboro: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,015 kWh a month, 3.1% to 4.0% of the $47,005 median income in Goldsboro, NC.
Goldsboro: damaging storms reported nearby?
113 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Goldsboro, NC, 2015 to 2025, 337.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro, NC: median home built 1974; 10,164 of 16,974 homes (59.9%) predate 1980, 8,970 are detached and 3,536 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Goldsboro, NC households have no car?
2,165 households; 6,828 have two or more.
How many people in Goldsboro, NC work from home?
583 of 14,161 workers.
How many households in Goldsboro, NC earn under $35,000?
5,198 of 14,698, against 1,190 at $150,000 or more.