Electricity rates in 16801 — State College, PA
Homes in ZIP 16801 pay about 14.9¢ per kWh (Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc., 2024 average). The Pennsylvania average is 21.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 16801 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 16801
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative | 14.9¢ 2024 | $140 | 18,180 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Centre County | 20.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $149 | 1,802,612 |
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp Investor Owned · serves Centre County | 20.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $144 | 1,295,883 |
| United Electric Coop, Inc. (PA) Cooperative · serves Centre County | 19.6¢ 2024 | $142 | 19,210 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Centre County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Pennsylvania price trend
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 Middle Atlantic region, which includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
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 16801
How much does electricity cost in 16801?
About 14.9¢ per kWh for homes (Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $134.
Who is the electric utility for 16801?
Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc., with about 18,180 residential customers in Pennsylvania; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in PA getting more expensive?
The Pennsylvania residential average was 21.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 9.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in PA?
Pennsylvania allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.