Electricity rates in 48130 — Dexter, MI
Homes in ZIP 48130 pay about 22.6¢ per kWh (DTE Electric Company, Jan–Aug 2026). The Michigan average is 23.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 22.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 48130 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 48130
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company Investor Owned | 22.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $123 | 2,067,779 |
| Consumers Energy Co. (MI) Investor Owned · serves Washtenaw County | 21.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $120 | 1,657,843 |
| Village of Chelsea (MI) Municipal · serves Washtenaw County | 10.2¢ 2024 | $270 | 3,342 |
| Village of Clinton (MI) Municipal · serves Washtenaw County | 14.3¢ 2024 | $164 | 1,488 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Washtenaw County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Michigan 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 48130
How much does electricity cost in 48130?
About 22.6¢ per kWh for homes (DTE Electric Company, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $203.
Who is the electric utility for 48130?
DTE Electric Company, with about 2,067,779 residential customers in Michigan; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MI getting more expensive?
The Michigan residential average was 23.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 10.9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.