EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 46501 — Argos, IN

Homes in ZIP 46501 pay about 23.7¢ per kWh (Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Indiana average is 17.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price23.7¢per kWh
UtilityNorthern Indiana Pub Serv Co.
IN average17.0¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$126659 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$119
650 kWh / month · avg. use$154
900 kWh / month$213
1,200 kWh / month$284

Monthly cost at the average price of 23.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 46501 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 46501

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in IN
Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co.
Investor Owned
23.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$126430,648
Indiana Michigan Power Co.
Investor Owned · serves Marshall County
16.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$135422,062
Kankakee Valley Rural E M C
Cooperative · serves Marshall County
15.2¢
2024
$14618,994
Marshall County Rural E M C
Cooperative · serves Marshall County
18.9¢
2024
$2087,460
Fulton County Rural E M C
Cooperative · serves Marshall County
11.2¢
2024
$2306,175
Bremen Electric Light & Power Co.
Municipal · serves Marshall County
9.5¢
2024
$4652,413
Town of Argos
Municipal · serves Marshall County
11.9¢
2024
$384892

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Marshall County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Indiana price trend

12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢27¢20222023202420252026Indiana averageU.S. averageNorthern Indiana Pub Serv Co. 12¢15¢18¢21¢24¢27¢20222023202420252026Indiana averageU.S. averageNorthern Indiana Pub Serv Co.
Indiana averageU.S. averageNorthern Indiana Pub Serv Co.
Aug 202617.0¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+5%16.2¢
vs. 5 years ago+27.6%13.3¢
Record high18.1¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$1891,110 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East North Central19.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East North Central region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 46501

How much does electricity cost in 46501?

About 23.7¢ per kWh for homes (Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $213.

Who is the electric utility for 46501?

Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co., with about 430,648 residential customers in Indiana; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in IN getting more expensive?

The Indiana residential average was 17.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.