Electricity rates in 78610 — Buda, TX
Homes in ZIP 78610 pay about 12.6¢ per kWh (Austin Energy, 2024 average). The Texas average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 78610 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 78610
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in TX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy Municipal | 12.6¢ 2024 | $105 | 507,291 |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 12.2¢ 2024 | $146 | 405,587 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 11.4¢ 2024 | $138 | 113,890 |
| City of San Marcos (TX) Municipal · serves Hays County | 12.0¢ 2024 | $110 | 22,261 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hays County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Texas 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 West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
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 78610
How much does electricity cost in 78610?
About 12.6¢ per kWh for homes (Austin Energy, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $113.
Who is the electric utility for 78610?
Austin Energy, with about 507,291 residential customers in Texas; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in TX getting more expensive?
The Texas residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in TX?
In the competitive ERCOT area of Texas, yes: compare retail electric provider plans at PowerToChoose.org, the official site of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.