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Utility Providers in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore is served by 14 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Delaware County.

Delaware County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Swarthmore vs. US average

Electricity
16.2¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 9% below PA state average (17.8¢)
Natural gas
$13.62/Mcf
↓ 6% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Swarthmore-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Swarthmore

Electricity$150-$199 (16.2¢–16.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/month

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.

How Swarthmore heats its homes

72%
16%
13%

72% natural gas · 16% electricity · 13% other fuels

Electric rates in Swarthmore

Residential rates range from 16.2¢ to 16.2¢ per kWh.

Swarthmore
16.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Swarthmore is served by PECO Energy Co, a investor owned utility.

Note: Pennsylvania has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Swarthmore

Swarthmore has strong broadband coverage.

Lightpath
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Astound Broadband
1,500 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
940 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

PECO Energy Co
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Natural Gas 1 provider

Peco Energy Co
www.exeloncorp.com

Water 6 providers

AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM
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BRINTON MANOR
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CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY
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PATHWAYS
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SOUTHPOINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
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VEOLIA WATER BETHEL
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Internet 7 providers

Astound Broadband
Cable up to 1,500 Mbps
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AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
Frontier
DSL up to 10 Mbps
1-855-563-1285 · frontier.com/
Lightpath
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
Verizon
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 940 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
1-800-934-6489 · www.xfinity.com/

ZIP codes in Swarthmore, PA

19081

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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.