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

Electricity rates in 19183 — Philadelphia, PA

Homes in ZIP 19183 pay about 19.8¢ per kWh (PECO Energy Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Pennsylvania average is 21.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price19.8¢per kWh
UtilityPECO Energy Co.
PA average21.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$121750 kWh/month, 2024
Pennsylvania 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$99
750 kWh / month · avg. use$148
900 kWh / month$178
1,200 kWh / month$237

Monthly cost at the average price of 19.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 19183 is

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Utilities serving 19183

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in PA
PECO Energy Co.
Investor Owned
19.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1211,535,818

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

Pennsylvania price trend

12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Pennsylvania averageU.S. averagePECO Energy Co. 12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Pennsylvania averageU.S. averagePECO Energy Co.
Pennsylvania averageU.S. averagePECO Energy Co.
Aug 202621.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+9.2%19.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+57.1%13.9¢
Record high21.8¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$198911 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Middle Atlantic25.2¢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 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 19183

How much does electricity cost in 19183?

About 19.8¢ per kWh for homes (PECO Energy Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $178.

Who is the electric utility for 19183?

PECO Energy Co., with about 1,535,818 residential customers in Pennsylvania.

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.