Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Maryland

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	21.4 c/kWh
Median value	21.4 c/kWh
State	Maryland

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Electricity Rate	Safety Score
1	20601	Waldorf	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
2	20602	Waldorf	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
3	20603	Waldorf	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
4	20606	Abell	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
5	20607	Accokeek	MD	21.4 c/kWh	82/100
6	20608	Aquasco	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
7	20609	Avenue	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
8	20611	Bel Alton	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
9	20612	Benedict	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
10	20613	Brandywine	MD	21.4 c/kWh	82/100
11	20615	Broomes Island	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
12	20616	Bryans Road	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
13	20617	Bryantown	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
14	20618	Bushwood	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
15	20619	California	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
16	20620	Callaway	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
17	20621	Chaptico	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
18	20622	Charlotte Hall	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
19	20623	Cheltenham	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
20	20624	Clements	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
21	20625	Cobb Island	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
22	20626	Coltons Point	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
23	20628	Dameron	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
24	20629	Dowell	MD	21.4 c/kWh	67/100
25	20630	Drayden	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
26	20632	Faulkner	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
27	20634	Great Mills	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
28	20636	Hollywood	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
29	20637	Hughesville	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
30	20639	Huntingtown	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
31	20640	Indian Head	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
32	20645	Issue	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
33	20646	La Plata	MD	21.4 c/kWh	81/100
34	20650	Leonardtown	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
35	20653	Lexington Park	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
36	20656	Loveville	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
37	20657	Lusby	MD	21.4 c/kWh	66/100
38	20658	Marbury	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
39	20659	Mechanicsville	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
40	20662	Nanjemoy	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
41	20664	Newburg	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
42	20667	Park Hall	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
43	20670	Patuxent River	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
44	20674	Piney Point	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
45	20675	Pomfret	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
46	20676	Port Republic	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
47	20677	Port Tobacco	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
48	20678	Prince Frederick	MD	21.4 c/kWh	66/100
49	20680	Ridge	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
50	20684	Saint Inigoes	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
51	20685	Saint Leonard	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
52	20686	Saint Marys City	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
53	20687	Scotland	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
54	20688	Solomons	MD	21.4 c/kWh	67/100
55	20689	Sunderland	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
56	20690	Tall Timbers	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
57	20692	Valley Lee	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
58	20693	Welcome	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
59	20695	White Plains	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
60	20701	Annapolis Junction	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
61	20705	Beltsville	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
62	20706	Lanham	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
63	20707	Laurel	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
64	20708	Laurel	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
65	20710	Bladensburg	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
66	20711	Lothian	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
67	20712	Mount Rainier	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
68	20714	North Beach	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
69	20715	Bowie	MD	21.4 c/kWh	82/100
70	20716	Bowie	MD	21.4 c/kWh	82/100
71	20720	Bowie	MD	21.4 c/kWh	82/100
72	20721	Bowie	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
73	20722	Brentwood	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
74	20723	Laurel	MD	21.4 c/kWh	66/100
75	20724	Laurel	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
76	20732	Chesapeake Beach	MD	21.4 c/kWh	65/100
77	20733	Churchton	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
78	20735	Clinton	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100
79	20736	Owings	MD	21.4 c/kWh	—
80	20737	Riverdale	MD	21.4 c/kWh	83/100

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: 2026-10-15.

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.

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Maryland — 2026

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