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

Electricity rates in 24155 — Salem, VA

Homes in ZIP 24155 pay about 15.1¢ per kWh (City of Salem (VA), 2024 average). The Virginia average is 17.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price15.1¢per kWh
UtilityCity of Salem (VA)
VA average17.6¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$139920 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$76
900 kWh / month · avg. use$136
1,200 kWh / month$181

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 24155 is

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Utilities serving 24155

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in VA
City of Salem (VA)
Municipal
15.1¢
2024
$13911,298

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

Virginia price trend

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Virginia averageU.S. average
Aug 202617.6¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+11.3%15.8¢
vs. 5 years ago+38.8%12.7¢
Record high17.6¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$2201,246 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 24155

How much does electricity cost in 24155?

About 15.1¢ per kWh for homes (City of Salem (VA), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $136.

Who is the electric utility for 24155?

City of Salem (VA), with about 11,298 residential customers in Virginia.

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¢.