Residential electricity prices in 21036 in July 2026 averaged approximately 21.41 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% more than the national average rate of 18.34 ¢/kWh (July 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 21036 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2025 to June 2026 - residential electricity prices in 21036 increased approximately 13%, from 19.29 ¢/kWh to 21.84 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 21036 in June 2026 averaged 22.57 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 6% less than the national average rate of 24.09 $/Mcf (June 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dayton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 21036 (Dayton, MD) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Dayton (Maryland) decreased approximately 9%, from 20.84 $/Mcf (May 2025) to 18.94 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Dayton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Dayton 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 21036 is associated with the city of Dayton, MD in Howard County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 21036, or for other information related to utilities in Maryland, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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