Electricity rates in 21609 — Bethlehem, MD
Homes in ZIP 21609 pay about 16.5¢ per kWh (Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc., 2024 average). The Maryland average is 21.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 16.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 21609 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. Cooperative | 16.5¢ 2024 | $183 | 50,697 |
| Delmarva Power Investor Owned · serves Caroline | 22.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $191 | 186,368 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Caroline; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Maryland 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 21609
How much does electricity cost in 21609?
About 16.5¢ per kWh for homes (Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $148.
Who is the electric utility for 21609?
Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc., with about 50,697 residential customers in Maryland; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in MD getting more expensive?
The Maryland residential average was 21.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.6% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in MD?
Maryland allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.