Electricity rates in 50013 — Ames, IA
Homes in ZIP 50013 pay about 12.1¢ per kWh (City of Ames (IA), 2024 average). The Iowa average is 17.1¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 50013 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 50013
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ames (IA) Municipal | 12.1¢ 2024 | $69 | 24,979 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Story County | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 417,153 |
| Midland Power Coop Cooperative · serves Story County | 13.6¢ 2024 | $191 | 11,939 |
| Consumers Energy Coop (IA) Cooperative · serves Story County | 15.0¢ 2024 | $153 | 6,922 |
| City of Story City (IA) Municipal · serves Story County | 10.8¢ 2024 | $275 | 2,039 |
| City of State Center (IA) Municipal · serves Story County | 12.3¢ 2024 | $156 | 1,023 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Story County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Iowa 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 West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
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 50013
How much does electricity cost in 50013?
About 12.1¢ per kWh for homes (City of Ames (IA), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $109.
Who is the electric utility for 50013?
City of Ames (IA), with about 24,979 residential customers in Iowa; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in IA getting more expensive?
The Iowa residential average was 17.1¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 10.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.