Electricity rates in 48504 — Flint, MI
Homes in ZIP 48504 pay about 21.9¢ per kWh (Consumers Energy Co. (MI), 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 21.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 48504 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 48504
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumers Energy Co. (MI) Investor Owned | 21.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $120 | 1,657,843 |
| DTE Electric Company Investor Owned · serves Genesee County | 22.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $123 | 2,067,779 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Genesee 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 48504
How much does electricity cost in 48504?
About 21.9¢ per kWh for homes (Consumers Energy Co. (MI), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $197.
Who is the electric utility for 48504?
Consumers Energy Co. (MI), with about 1,657,843 residential customers in Michigan; 1 other utility also serves 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¢.