Electricity rates in 19906 — Dover, DE
Homes in ZIP 19906 pay about 17.3¢ per kWh (City of Dover (DE), 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 17.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 19906 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in DE |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dover (DE) Municipal | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $126 | 21,601 |
| Delmarva Power Investor Owned · serves Kent | 19.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $152 | 301,950 |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Kent | 14.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $147 | 104,839 |
| City of Milford (DE) Municipal · serves Kent | 15.2¢ 2024 | $141 | 7,169 |
| Town of Smyrna (DE) Municipal · serves Kent | 15.2¢ 2024 | $217 | 6,478 |
| Town of Clayton (DE) Municipal · serves Kent | 16.8¢ 2024 | $178 | 1,821 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Kent; 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 19906
How much does electricity cost in 19906?
About 17.3¢ per kWh for homes (City of Dover (DE), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $156.
Who is the electric utility for 19906?
City of Dover (DE), with about 21,601 residential customers in Delaware; 5 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¢.