Electricity rates in 22530 — Ophelia, VA
Homes in ZIP 22530 pay about 16.1¢ per kWh (Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Virginia average is 17.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 16.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 22530 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 16.1¢ 2024 | $182 | 17,991 |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Northumberland | 17.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $142 | 2,383,548 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Northumberland; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Virginia 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 22530
How much does electricity cost in 22530?
About 16.1¢ per kWh for homes (Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $145.
Who is the electric utility for 22530?
Northern Neck Elec Coop, Inc., with about 17,991 residential customers in Virginia; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in VA getting more expensive?
The Virginia residential average was 17.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 11.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.