Electricity rates in 19701 — Bear, DE
Homes in ZIP 19701 pay about 19.1¢ per kWh (Delmarva Power, Jan–Aug 2026). The Delaware average is 18.7¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 19.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 19701 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 19701
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in DE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power Investor Owned | 19.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $152 | 301,950 |
| City of Newark (DE) Municipal · serves New Castle County | 21.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $132 | 11,888 |
| Town of Middletown (DE) Municipal · serves New Castle County | 17.1¢ 2024 | $158 | 9,071 |
| Town of Smyrna (DE) Municipal · serves New Castle County | 15.2¢ 2024 | $217 | 6,478 |
| New Castle Municipal Serv Comm Municipal · serves New Castle County | 13.9¢ 2024 | $298 | 2,924 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for New Castle County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Delaware 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 South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
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 19701
How much does electricity cost in 19701?
About 19.1¢ per kWh for homes (Delmarva Power, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $172.
Who is the electric utility for 19701?
Delmarva Power, with about 301,950 residential customers in Delaware; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in DE getting more expensive?
The Delaware residential average was 18.7¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 11% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.