Residential electricity prices in 19905 in October 2025 averaged approximately 18.31 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 2% more than the national average rate of 17.98 ¢/kWh (October 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 19905 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2024 to September 2025 - residential electricity prices in 19905 increased approximately 8%, from 16.80 ¢/kWh to 18.12 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 19905 in October 2025 averaged 27.17 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 39% more than the national average rate of 19.61 $/Mcf (October 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dover natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 19905 (Dover, DE) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Dover (Delaware) increased approximately 10%, from 29.26 $/Mcf (September 2024) to 32.20 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Dover solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Dover levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 19905 is associated with the city of Dover, DE in Kent County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 19905, or for other information related to utilities in Delaware, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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