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

Electricity rates in 47648 — Fort Branch, IN

Homes in ZIP 47648 pay about 16.2¢ per kWh (Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Jan–Aug 2026). The Indiana average is 17.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price16.2¢per kWh
UtilityDuke Energy Indiana, LLC
IN average17.0¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$120943 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$81
900 kWh / month$146
1,200 kWh / month$195

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 47648 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 47648

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in IN
Duke Energy Indiana, LLC
Investor Owned
16.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$120796,265
Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co.
Investor Owned
21.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$155133,795
AES Indiana
Investor Owned · serves Gibson County
15.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$123469,499
Western Indiana Energy REMC
Cooperative · serves Gibson County
14.4¢
2024
$16915,017

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

Indiana price trend

11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Indiana averageU.S. averageDuke Energy Indiana, LLC 11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Indiana averageU.S. averageDuke Energy Indiana, LLC
Indiana averageU.S. averageDuke Energy Indiana, LLC
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 47648

How much does electricity cost in 47648?

About 16.2¢ per kWh for homes (Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $146.

Who is the electric utility for 47648?

Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, with about 796,265 residential customers in Indiana; 3 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¢.