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

Electricity rates in 25802 — Beckley, WV

Homes in ZIP 25802 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).

Avg. home price17.6¢per kWh
UtilityAppalachian Power Co.
WV average16.3¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1851,106 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$88
900 kWh / month$159
1,200 kWh / month$212

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 25802 is

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Utilities serving 25802

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in WV
Appalachian Power Co.
Investor Owned
17.6¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$185348,946
Black Diamond Power Co.
Investor Owned · serves Raleigh
20.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1193,479

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

West Virginia price trend

10¢13¢16¢19¢22¢20222023202420252026West Virginia averageU.S. averageAppalachian Power Co. 10¢13¢16¢19¢22¢20222023202420252026West Virginia averageU.S. averageAppalachian Power Co.
West Virginia averageU.S. averageAppalachian Power Co.
Aug 202616.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+4.4%15.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+33.6%12.2¢
Record high16.8¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$1741,069 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 25802

How much does electricity cost in 25802?

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 25802?

Appalachian Power Co., with about 348,946 residential customers in West Virginia; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

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¢.