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

Electricity rates in 46619 — South Bend, IN

Homes in ZIP 46619 pay about 16.4¢ per kWh (Indiana Michigan Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Indiana average is 17.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price16.4¢per kWh
UtilityIndiana Michigan Power Co.
IN average17.0¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$135827 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$82
900 kWh / month$148
1,200 kWh / month$197

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 46619 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 46619

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in IN
Indiana Michigan Power Co.
Investor Owned
16.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$135422,062
Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co.
Investor Owned · serves St. Joseph County
23.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$126430,648
City of Mishawaka
Municipal · serves St. Joseph County
10.3¢
2024
$6225,071
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C
Cooperative · serves St. Joseph County
15.2¢
2024
$14618,994
Marshall County Rural E M C
Cooperative · serves St. Joseph County
18.9¢
2024
$2087,460
Town of Walkerton (IN)
Municipal · serves St. Joseph County
12.6¢
2024
$2241,595
Town of New Carlisle (IN)
Municipal · serves St. Joseph County
14.9¢
2024
$157980
Midwest Energy Cooperative (MI)
Cooperative · serves St. Joseph County
19.2¢
2024
$196310

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

Indiana price trend

12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Indiana averageU.S. averageIndiana Michigan Power Co. 12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Indiana averageU.S. averageIndiana Michigan Power Co.
Indiana averageU.S. averageIndiana Michigan Power Co.
Aug 202617.0¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5%16.2¢
vs. 5 years ago+27.6%13.3¢
Record high18.1¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$1891,110 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East North Central19.1¢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 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 46619

How much does electricity cost in 46619?

About 16.4¢ per kWh for homes (Indiana Michigan Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $148.

Who is the electric utility for 46619?

Indiana Michigan Power Co., with about 422,062 residential customers in Indiana; 7 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in IN getting more expensive?

The Indiana residential average was 17.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.