Electricity rates in 20536 — Washington, DC
Homes in ZIP 20536 pay about 23.5¢ per kWh (Potomac Electric Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The District of Columbia average is 26.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 23.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 20536 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 20536
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in DC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co. Investor Owned | 23.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $98 | 318,780 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for District of Columbia; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
District of Columbia 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 20536
How much does electricity cost in 20536?
About 23.5¢ per kWh for homes (Potomac Electric Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $212.
Who is the electric utility for 20536?
Potomac Electric Power Co., with about 318,780 residential customers in District of Columbia.
Is electricity in DC getting more expensive?
The District of Columbia residential average was 26.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 12.1% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.