Electricity rates in 48401 — Applegate, MI
Homes in ZIP 48401 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 48401 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 48401
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Electric Company Investor Owned | 22.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $123 | 2,067,779 |
| Thumb Electric Coop of Mich Cooperative · serves Sanilac County | 14.1¢ 2024 | $176 | 12,404 |
| City of Croswell (MI) Municipal · serves Sanilac County | 10.1¢ 2024 | $297 | 1,292 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Sanilac 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 48401
How much does electricity cost in 48401?
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 48401?
DTE Electric Company, with about 2,067,779 residential customers in Michigan; 2 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¢.