Electricity rates in 25686 — Newtown, WV
Homes in ZIP 25686 pay about 17.6¢ per kWh (Appalachian Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The West Virginia average is 16.3¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 17.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 25686 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Co. Investor Owned | 17.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $185 | 348,946 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Mingo; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
West 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 25686
How much does electricity cost in 25686?
About 17.6¢ per kWh for homes (Appalachian Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $159.
Who is the electric utility for 25686?
Appalachian Power Co., with about 348,946 residential customers in West Virginia.
Is electricity in WV getting more expensive?
The West Virginia residential average was 16.3¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.