Electricity rates in 49098 — Watervliet, MI
Homes in ZIP 49098 pay about 16.4¢ per kWh (Indiana Michigan Power Co., 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 16.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 49098 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 49098
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Michigan Power Co. Investor Owned | 16.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $140 | 112,600 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative (MI) Cooperative | 19.9¢ 2024 | $185 | 29,283 |
| City of Niles (MI) Municipal · serves Berrien County | 13.0¢ 2024 | $217 | 6,646 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Berrien 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 49098
How much does electricity cost in 49098?
About 16.4¢ per kWh for homes (Indiana Michigan Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $147.
Who is the electric utility for 49098?
Indiana Michigan Power Co., with about 112,600 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¢.