Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Ohio — 2026

Out of 1,435 ZIP codes with data in Ohio, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Ohio Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,435
Highest value	19.4 c/kWh
Median value	19.4 c/kWh
State	Ohio

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Electricity Rate	Safety Score
1	43001	Alexandria	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
2	43002	Amlin	OH	19.4 c/kWh	42/100
3	43003	Ashley	OH	19.4 c/kWh	47/100
4	43004	Blacklick	OH	19.4 c/kWh	41/100
5	43005	Bladensburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
6	43006	Brinkhaven	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
7	43008	Buckeye Lake	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
8	43009	Cable	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
9	43010	Catawba	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
10	43011	Centerburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
11	43013	Croton	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
12	43014	Danville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
13	43015	Delaware	OH	19.4 c/kWh	48/100
14	43016	Dublin	OH	19.4 c/kWh	41/100
15	43017	Dublin	OH	19.4 c/kWh	41/100
16	43018	Etna	OH	19.4 c/kWh	67/100
17	43019	Fredericktown	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
18	43021	Galena	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
19	43022	Gambier	OH	19.4 c/kWh	64/100
20	43023	Granville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	61/100
21	43025	Hebron	OH	19.4 c/kWh	56/100
22	43026	Hilliard	OH	19.4 c/kWh	42/100
23	43027	Homer	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
24	43028	Howard	OH	19.4 c/kWh	63/100
25	43029	Irwin	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
26	43030	Jacksontown	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
27	43031	Johnstown	OH	19.4 c/kWh	45/100
28	43033	Kirkersville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	67/100
29	43035	Lewis Center	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
30	43036	Magnetic Springs	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
31	43037	Martinsburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
32	43040	Marysville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
33	43044	Mechanicsburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
34	43045	Milford Center	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
35	43046	Millersport	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
36	43050	Mount Vernon	OH	19.4 c/kWh	45/100
37	43054	New Albany	OH	19.4 c/kWh	41/100
38	43055	Newark	OH	19.4 c/kWh	58/100
39	43056	Heath	OH	19.4 c/kWh	66/100
40	43060	North Lewisburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
41	43061	Ostrander	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
42	43062	Pataskala	OH	19.4 c/kWh	66/100
43	43064	Plain City	OH	19.4 c/kWh	42/100
44	43065	Powell	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
45	43066	Radnor	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
46	43067	Raymond	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
47	43068	Reynoldsburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	42/100
48	43070	Rosewood	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
49	43071	Saint Louisville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
50	43072	Saint Paris	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
51	43074	Sunbury	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
52	43076	Thornville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
53	43077	Unionville Center	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
54	43078	Urbana	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
55	43080	Utica	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
56	43081	Westerville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	42/100
57	43082	Westerville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
58	43084	Woodstock	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
59	43085	Columbus	OH	19.4 c/kWh	42/100
60	43101	Adelphi	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
61	43102	Amanda	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
62	43103	Ashville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
63	43105	Baltimore	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
64	43106	Bloomingburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
65	43107	Bremen	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
66	43109	Brice	OH	19.4 c/kWh	42/100
67	43110	Canal Winchester	OH	19.4 c/kWh	36/100
68	43111	Carbon Hill	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
69	43112	Carroll	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
70	43113	Circleville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
71	43115	Clarksburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
72	43116	Commercial Point	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
73	43119	Galloway	OH	19.4 c/kWh	28/100
74	43123	Grove City	OH	19.4 c/kWh	32/100
75	43125	Groveport	OH	19.4 c/kWh	32/100
76	43126	Harrisburg	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
77	43127	Haydenville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
78	43128	Jeffersonville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
79	43130	Lancaster	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
80	43135	Laurelville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
81	43136	Lithopolis	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
82	43137	Lockbourne	OH	19.4 c/kWh	25/100
83	43138	Logan	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
84	43140	London	OH	19.4 c/kWh	50/100
85	43142	Milledgeville	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—
86	43143	Mount Sterling	OH	19.4 c/kWh	58/100
87	43144	Murray City	OH	19.4 c/kWh	—

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: 2026-10-19.

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.