This area is served by 41 utility providers across 5 categories. The average residential electricity rate here is 16.9¢/kWh. 61.6% of households use natural gas as their primary heating fuel.
Utility rates in ZIP 16947 vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in ZIP 16947
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 16947?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Start with electric (Claverack Rural Elec Coop Inc) and gas (Ppl Gas Utilities, (570) 748-8283) since those typically need a few business days to activate. Water and sewer are often handled with one call to your local utility. Set up internet last since it may require an installation visit.
How do utility rates in 16947 compare to the national average?
Residential electricity in Sylvania, PA averages 16.9¢/kWh — close to the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Natural gas in Pennsylvania averages $13.62/Mcf, about 6% below the national average. Actual monthly bills vary by home size, insulation, and season. Local rates from NREL; state and US averages from EIA Form 861 (2024); natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024).
Is electricity expensive in 16947?
Electricity costs in Sylvania, PA are close to the national average. Compared to Pennsylvania overall, rates here are about 5% lower. Local rates from NREL (2023); state and US averages from EIA (2024).
What internet providers are available in 16947?
Sylvania, PA has strong broadband coverage. Providers include AT&T (Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps), Blue Ridge Cable Technologies (Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps), FirstLight Fiber (Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps), Frontier (Fiber / DSL up to 7,000 Mbps), North Penn Long Distance Corporation (Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps). Availability varies by street address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
What county is 16947 in?
ZIP code 16947 is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.