Electricity rates in 49885 — Skandia, MI
Homes in ZIP 49885 pay about 28.9¢ per kWh (Upper Peninsula Power Company, Jan–Aug 2026). The Michigan average is 23.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 28.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 49885 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 49885
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company Investor Owned | 28.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $117 | 47,660 |
| Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn Cooperative | 23.3¢ 2024 | $102 | 9,817 |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. Investor Owned · serves Marquette County | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $83 | 33,252 |
| City of Marquette (MI) Municipal · serves Marquette County | 17.0¢ 2024 | $86 | 15,036 |
| City of Negaunee Municipal · serves Marquette County | 21.7¢ 2024 | $101 | 1,978 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Marquette County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Michigan price trend
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 49885
How much does electricity cost in 49885?
About 28.9¢ per kWh for homes (Upper Peninsula Power Company, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $260.
Who is the electric utility for 49885?
Upper Peninsula Power Company, with about 47,660 residential customers in Michigan; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MI getting more expensive?
The Michigan residential average was 23.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 10.9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.