2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania — 2026

Last updated: October 18, 2026

2,184 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 15001 (Aliquippa, PA) - 21.7 c/kWh
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Out of 2,184 ZIP codes with data in Pennsylvania, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Pennsylvania Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 2,184
Highest value 21.7 c/kWh
Median value 21.7 c/kWh
State Pennsylvania

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 15001 Aliquippa PA 21.7 c/kWh 52/100
2 15003 Ambridge PA 21.7 c/kWh 53/100
3 15004 Atlasburg PA 21.7 c/kWh —
4 15005 Baden PA 21.7 c/kWh 53/100
5 15006 Bairdford PA 21.7 c/kWh —
6 15007 Bakerstown PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
7 15009 Beaver PA 21.7 c/kWh 33/100
8 15010 Beaver Falls PA 21.7 c/kWh 40/100
9 15012 Belle Vernon PA 21.7 c/kWh 67/100
10 15014 Brackenridge PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
11 15015 Bradfordwoods PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
12 15017 Bridgeville PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
13 15018 Buena Vista PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
14 15019 Bulger PA 21.7 c/kWh 83/100
15 15020 Bunola PA 21.7 c/kWh —
16 15021 Burgettstown PA 21.7 c/kWh 83/100
17 15022 Charleroi PA 21.7 c/kWh 81/100
18 15024 Cheswick PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
19 15025 Clairton PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
20 15026 Clinton PA 21.7 c/kWh 60/100
21 15027 Conway PA 21.7 c/kWh —
22 15028 Coulters PA 21.7 c/kWh —
23 15030 Creighton PA 21.7 c/kWh —
24 15031 Cuddy PA 21.7 c/kWh —
25 15033 Donora PA 21.7 c/kWh 81/100
26 15034 Dravosburg PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
27 15035 East Mc Keesport PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
28 15037 Elizabeth PA 21.7 c/kWh 55/100
29 15038 Elrama PA 21.7 c/kWh —
30 15042 Freedom PA 21.7 c/kWh 61/100
31 15043 Georgetown PA 21.7 c/kWh —
32 15044 Gibsonia PA 21.7 c/kWh 52/100
33 15045 Glassport PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
34 15046 Crescent PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
35 15047 Greenock PA 21.7 c/kWh —
36 15049 Harwick PA 21.7 c/kWh —
37 15050 Hookstown PA 21.7 c/kWh —
38 15051 Indianola PA 21.7 c/kWh 57/100
39 15052 Industry PA 21.7 c/kWh 39/100
40 15053 Joffre PA 21.7 c/kWh —
41 15054 Langeloth PA 21.7 c/kWh 83/100
42 15055 Lawrence PA 21.7 c/kWh —
43 15056 Leetsdale PA 21.7 c/kWh 57/100
44 15057 Mc Donald PA 21.7 c/kWh 81/100
45 15059 Midland PA 21.7 c/kWh 33/100
46 15060 Midway PA 21.7 c/kWh 83/100
47 15061 Monaca PA 21.7 c/kWh 33/100
48 15062 Monessen PA 21.7 c/kWh 65/100
49 15063 Monongahela PA 21.7 c/kWh 78/100
50 15064 Morgan PA 21.7 c/kWh —
51 15065 Natrona Heights PA 21.7 c/kWh 54/100
52 15066 New Brighton PA 21.7 c/kWh 57/100
53 15067 New Eagle PA 21.7 c/kWh 83/100
54 15068 New Kensington PA 21.7 c/kWh 63/100
55 15071 Oakdale PA 21.7 c/kWh 35/100
56 15072 Pricedale PA 21.7 c/kWh —
57 15074 Rochester PA 21.7 c/kWh —
58 15076 Russellton PA 21.7 c/kWh 57/100
59 15077 Shippingport PA 21.7 c/kWh —
60 15078 Slovan PA 21.7 c/kWh —
61 15081 South Heights PA 21.7 c/kWh 66/100
62 15082 Sturgeon PA 21.7 c/kWh —
63 15083 Sutersville PA 21.7 c/kWh 64/100
64 15084 Tarentum PA 21.7 c/kWh 42/100
65 15085 Trafford PA 21.7 c/kWh 63/100
66 15086 Warrendale PA 21.7 c/kWh 55/100
67 15087 Webster PA 21.7 c/kWh —
68 15088 West Elizabeth PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
69 15089 West Newton PA 21.7 c/kWh 55/100
70 15090 Wexford PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
71 15101 Allison Park PA 21.7 c/kWh 40/100
72 15102 Bethel Park PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
73 15104 Braddock PA 21.7 c/kWh 53/100
74 15106 Carnegie PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
75 15108 Coraopolis PA 21.7 c/kWh 27/100
76 15110 Duquesne PA 21.7 c/kWh 53/100
77 15112 East Pittsburgh PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
78 15116 Glenshaw PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
79 15120 Homestead PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
80 15122 West Mifflin PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
81 15126 Imperial PA 21.7 c/kWh 49/100
82 15129 South Park PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
83 15131 Mckeesport PA 21.7 c/kWh 55/100
84 15132 Mckeesport PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
85 15133 Mckeesport PA 21.7 c/kWh 58/100
86 15135 Mckeesport PA 21.7 c/kWh —
87 15136 Mc Kees Rocks PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
88 15137 North Versailles PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
89 15139 Oakmont PA 21.7 c/kWh 55/100
90 15140 Pitcairn PA 21.7 c/kWh 56/100
91 15142 Presto PA 21.7 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: 2026-10-18.

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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