Electricity rates in 50701 — Waterloo, IA
Homes in ZIP 50701 pay about 11.8¢ per kWh (MidAmerican Energy Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 11.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 50701 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 50701
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. Investor Owned | 11.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $87 | 632,436 |
| Cedar Falls Utilities Municipal | 10.4¢ 2024 | $82 | 17,772 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Black Hawk County | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 417,153 |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop Cooperative · serves Black Hawk County | 13.3¢ 2024 | $179 | 7,368 |
| Grundy County Rural Elec Coop Cooperative · serves Black Hawk County | 9.2¢ 2024 | $329 | 2,267 |
| La Porte City Utilities Municipal · serves Black Hawk County | 12.2¢ 2024 | $122 | 1,208 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Black Hawk 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 50701
How much does electricity cost in 50701?
About 11.8¢ per kWh for homes (MidAmerican Energy Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $106.
Who is the electric utility for 50701?
MidAmerican Energy Co., with about 632,436 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¢.