EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 03839 — Rochester, NH

Homes in ZIP 03839 pay about 26.1¢ per kWh (Public Service Co. of NH, Jan–Aug 2026). The New Hampshire average is 27.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price26.1¢per kWh
UtilityPublic Service Co. of NH
NH average27.6¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$136601 kWh/month, 2024
New Hampshire has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$131
900 kWh / month$235
1,200 kWh / month$313

Monthly cost at the average price of 26.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 03839 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 03839

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NH
Public Service Co. of NH
Investor Owned
26.1¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$136459,907
New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc.
Cooperative · serves Strafford County
27.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$13774,144

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Strafford County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

New Hampshire price trend

12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢20222023202420252026New Hampshire averageU.S. averagePublic Service Co. of NH 12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢20222023202420252026New Hampshire averageU.S. averagePublic Service Co. of NH
New Hampshire averageU.S. averagePublic Service Co. of NH
Aug 202627.6¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+13.1%24.4¢
vs. 5 years ago+41.2%19.6¢
Record high32.3¢Sep 2022
Avg. home bill$202730 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, New England30.5¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 03839

How much does electricity cost in 03839?

About 26.1¢ per kWh for homes (Public Service Co. of NH, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $235.

Who is the electric utility for 03839?

Public Service Co. of NH, with about 459,907 residential customers in New Hampshire; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in NH getting more expensive?

The New Hampshire residential average was 27.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 13.1% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in NH?

New Hampshire allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.