Electricity rates in 51248 — Sanborn, IA
Homes in ZIP 51248 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 51248 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 51248
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. Investor Owned | 11.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $87 | 632,436 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. Investor Owned | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 417,153 |
| North West Rural Electric Coop Cooperative | 9.3¢ 2024 | $204 | 9,400 |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop Cooperative · serves O'Brien County | 13.8¢ 2024 | $199 | 9,714 |
| Osceola Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves O'Brien County | 8.9¢ 2024 | $618 | 1,277 |
| City of Hartley (IA) Municipal · serves O'Brien County | 8.6¢ 2024 | $140 | 971 |
| City of Sanborn (IA) Municipal · serves O'Brien County | 9.4¢ 2024 | $283 | 799 |
| City of Paullina (IA) Municipal · serves O'Brien County | 9.8¢ 2024 | $114 | 655 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for O'Brien 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 51248
How much does electricity cost in 51248?
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 51248?
MidAmerican Energy Co., with about 632,436 residential customers in Iowa; 8 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¢.