Electricity rates in 98119 — Seattle, WA
Homes in ZIP 98119 pay about 15.1¢ per kWh (City of Seattle (WA), Jan–Aug 2026). The Washington average is 14.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 15.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 98119 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 98119
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WA |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle (WA) Municipal | 15.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $85 | 459,964 |
| Puget Sound Energy Inc. Investor Owned · serves King County | 20.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 1,091,599 |
| City of Tacoma (WA) Municipal · serves King County | 12.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $98 | 180,357 |
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County Political Subdivision · serves King County | 3.7¢ 2024 | $65 | 42,120 |
| Tanner Electric Coop Cooperative · serves King County | 13.2¢ 2024 | $205 | 5,436 |
| City of Milton (WA) Municipal · serves King County | 11.7¢ 2024 | $143 | 3,619 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for King County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Washington 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 Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
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 98119
How much does electricity cost in 98119?
About 15.1¢ per kWh for homes (City of Seattle (WA), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $135.
Who is the electric utility for 98119?
City of Seattle (WA), with about 459,964 residential customers in Washington; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in WA getting more expensive?
The Washington residential average was 14.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.