2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Maryland — 2026

Last updated: July 19, 2026

615 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 20588 (Dhs, MD) - 22.1 c/kWh
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Out of 615 ZIP codes with data in Maryland, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Maryland Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 615
Highest value 22.1 c/kWh
Median value 22.1 c/kWh
State Maryland

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 20588 Dhs MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
2 20601 Waldorf MD 22.1 c/kWh 72/100
3 20602 Waldorf MD 22.1 c/kWh 77/100
4 20603 Waldorf MD 22.1 c/kWh 72/100
5 20604 Waldorf MD 22.1 c/kWh 77/100
6 20606 Abell MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
7 20607 Accokeek MD 22.1 c/kWh 78/100
8 20608 Aquasco MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
9 20609 Avenue MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
10 20610 Barstow MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
11 20611 Bel Alton MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
12 20612 Benedict MD 22.1 c/kWh 45/100
13 20613 Brandywine MD 22.1 c/kWh 78/100
14 20615 Broomes Island MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
15 20616 Bryans Road MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
16 20617 Bryantown MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
17 20618 Bushwood MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
18 20619 California MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
19 20620 Callaway MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
20 20621 Chaptico MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
21 20622 Charlotte Hall MD 22.1 c/kWh 82/100
22 20623 Cheltenham MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
23 20624 Clements MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
24 20625 Cobb Island MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
25 20626 Coltons Point MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
26 20627 Compton MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
27 20628 Dameron MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
28 20629 Dowell MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
29 20630 Drayden MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
30 20632 Faulkner MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
31 20634 Great Mills MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
32 20635 Helen MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
33 20636 Hollywood MD 22.1 c/kWh 82/100
34 20637 Hughesville MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
35 20639 Huntingtown MD 22.1 c/kWh 50/100
36 20640 Indian Head MD 22.1 c/kWh 83/100
37 20643 Ironsides MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
38 20645 Issue MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
39 20646 La Plata MD 22.1 c/kWh 77/100
40 20650 Leonardtown MD 22.1 c/kWh 70/100
41 20653 Lexington Park MD 22.1 c/kWh 77/100
42 20656 Loveville MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
43 20657 Lusby MD 22.1 c/kWh 51/100
44 20658 Marbury MD 22.1 c/kWh 71/100
45 20659 Mechanicsville MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
46 20660 Morganza MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
47 20661 Mount Victoria MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
48 20662 Nanjemoy MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
49 20664 Newburg MD 22.1 c/kWh 72/100
50 20667 Park Hall MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
51 20670 Patuxent River MD 22.1 c/kWh 80/100
52 20674 Piney Point MD 22.1 c/kWh 50/100
53 20675 Pomfret MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
54 20676 Port Republic MD 22.1 c/kWh 70/100
55 20677 Port Tobacco MD 22.1 c/kWh 45/100
56 20678 Prince Frederick MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
57 20680 Ridge MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
58 20682 Rock Point MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
59 20684 Saint Inigoes MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
60 20685 Saint Leonard MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
61 20686 Saint Marys City MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
62 20687 Scotland MD 22.1 c/kWh 50/100
63 20688 Solomons MD 22.1 c/kWh 45/100
64 20689 Sunderland MD 22.1 c/kWh 65/100
65 20690 Tall Timbers MD 22.1 c/kWh 55/100
66 20692 Valley Lee MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
67 20693 Welcome MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
68 20695 White Plains MD 22.1 c/kWh 45/100
69 20697 Southern Md Facility MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
70 20701 Annapolis Junction MD 22.1 c/kWh 63/100
71 20703 Lanham MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
72 20704 Beltsville MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
73 20705 Beltsville MD 22.1 c/kWh 45/100
74 20706 Lanham MD 22.1 c/kWh 50/100
75 20707 Laurel MD 22.1 c/kWh 78/100
76 20708 Laurel MD 22.1 c/kWh 78/100
77 20709 Laurel MD 22.1 c/kWh 83/100
78 20710 Bladensburg MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
79 20711 Lothian MD 22.1 c/kWh 83/100
80 20712 Mount Rainier MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
81 20714 North Beach MD 22.1 c/kWh 51/100
82 20715 Bowie MD 22.1 c/kWh 77/100
83 20716 Bowie MD 22.1 c/kWh 82/100
84 20717 Bowie MD 22.1 c/kWh 82/100
85 20718 Bowie MD 22.1 c/kWh 82/100
86 20719 Bowie MD 22.1 c/kWh 82/100
87 20720 Bowie MD 22.1 c/kWh 77/100
88 20721 Bowie MD 22.1 c/kWh 77/100
89 20722 Brentwood MD 22.1 c/kWh 45/100
90 20723 Laurel MD 22.1 c/kWh 65/100
91 20724 Laurel MD 22.1 c/kWh 78/100
92 20725 Laurel MD 22.1 c/kWh 83/100
93 20726 Laurel MD 22.1 c/kWh 83/100
94 20731 Capitol Heights MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100
95 20732 Chesapeake Beach MD 22.1 c/kWh 60/100
96 20733 Churchton MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
97 20735 Clinton MD 22.1 c/kWh 50/100
98 20736 Owings MD 22.1 c/kWh 65/100
99 20737 Riverdale MD 22.1 c/kWh 40/100
100 20738 Riverdale MD 22.1 c/kWh 53/100

Methodology

Energy cost rankings use EIA residential electricity rate data by utility service area, mapped to ZIP codes. Rates are in cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). The national average is approximately 16-17 c/kWh. High energy costs combined with older housing stock indicate significant homeowner burden.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-07-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are energy costs included in home safety?

Energy burden is a key factor in home affordability and livability. ZIP codes with high electricity rates and older housing stock face compounding costs: higher bills, more expensive repairs, and greater risk of deferred maintenance that leads to safety hazards.

How can homeowners reduce energy costs?

Federal and state rebates are available for insulation, heat pumps, weatherization, and solar panels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $14,000 in home energy rebates. Check energystar.gov/rebates for eligibility.

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