Electricity rates in 49938 — Ironwood, MI
Homes in ZIP 49938 pay about 15.6¢ per kWh (Northern States Power Co., 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 15.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 49938 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 49938
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. Investor Owned | 15.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $85 | 7,579 |
| Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. Investor Owned · serves Gogebic County | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $83 | 33,252 |
| Ontonagon County R E A Cooperative · serves Gogebic County | 25.8¢ 2024 | $106 | 5,173 |
| City of Wakefield (MI) Municipal · serves Gogebic County | 10.8¢ 2024 | $89 | 1,018 |
| Bayfield Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Gogebic County | 33.7¢ 2024 | $64 | 68 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Gogebic 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 49938
How much does electricity cost in 49938?
About 15.6¢ per kWh for homes (Northern States Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $141.
Who is the electric utility for 49938?
Northern States Power Co., with about 7,579 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¢.