Electricity rates in 21842 — Ocean City, MD
Homes in ZIP 21842 pay about 22.9¢ per kWh (Delmarva Power, Jan–Aug 2026). 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 22.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 21842 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 21842
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power Investor Owned | 22.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $191 | 186,368 |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. Cooperative | 16.5¢ 2024 | $183 | 50,697 |
| Town of Berlin (MD) Municipal · serves Worcester County | 13.8¢ 2024 | $193 | 2,752 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Worcester County; 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 21842
How much does electricity cost in 21842?
About 22.9¢ per kWh for homes (Delmarva Power, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $206.
Who is the electric utility for 21842?
Delmarva Power, with about 186,368 residential customers in Maryland; 2 other utilities also serve 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.