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

Electricity rates in 19954 — Houston, DE

Homes in ZIP 19954 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).

Avg. home price19.1¢per kWh
UtilityDelmarva Power
DE average18.7¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$152884 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$96
900 kWh / month · avg. use$172
1,200 kWh / month$230

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 19954 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 19954

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in DE
Delmarva Power
Investor Owned
19.1¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$152301,950
Delaware Electric Cooperative
Cooperative
14.5¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$147104,839
City of Dover (DE)
Municipal · serves Kent County
17.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$12621,601
City of Milford (DE)
Municipal · serves Kent County
15.2¢
2024
$1417,169
Town of Smyrna (DE)
Municipal · serves Kent County
15.2¢
2024
$2176,478
Town of Clayton (DE)
Municipal · serves Kent County
16.8¢
2024
$1781,821

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

Delaware price trend

11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Delaware averageU.S. averageDelmarva Power 11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Delaware averageU.S. averageDelmarva Power
Delaware averageU.S. averageDelmarva Power
Aug 202618.7¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+11%16.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+54%12.1¢
Record high19.4¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$2101,121 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢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 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 19954

How much does electricity cost in 19954?

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 19954?

Delmarva Power, with about 301,950 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¢.