Electricity rates in 44074 — Oberlin, OH
Homes in ZIP 44074 pay about 18.1¢ per kWh (Ohio Edison Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Ohio average is 19.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 18.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 44074 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 44074
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in OH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co. Investor Owned | 18.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $127 | 957,780 |
| Lorain-Medina R E C, Inc. Cooperative | 17.3¢ 2024 | $201 | 15,234 |
| Cleveland Electric Illum Co. Investor Owned · serves Lorain County | 19.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $103 | 676,098 |
| Firelands Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Lorain County | 16.3¢ 2024 | $216 | 9,272 |
| City of Amherst (OH) Municipal · serves Lorain County | 11.7¢ 2024 | $168 | 6,429 |
| City of Oberlin (OH) Municipal · serves Lorain County | 14.6¢ 2024 | $382 | 3,104 |
| Village of Wellington (OH) Municipal · serves Lorain County | 8.2¢ 2024 | $157 | 2,772 |
| Village of Grafton (OH) Municipal · serves Lorain County | 13.7¢ 2024 | $203 | 1,338 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lorain County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Ohio 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 East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
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 44074
How much does electricity cost in 44074?
About 18.1¢ per kWh for homes (Ohio Edison Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $163.
Who is the electric utility for 44074?
Ohio Edison Co., with about 957,780 residential customers in Ohio; 7 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in OH getting more expensive?
The Ohio residential average was 19.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 10.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in OH?
Ohio allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.