Electricity rates in 52140 — Dorchester, IA
Homes in ZIP 52140 pay about 16.9¢ per kWh (MiEnergy Cooperative, 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 16.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 52140 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 52140
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiEnergy Cooperative Cooperative | 16.9¢ 2024 | $165 | 6,006 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Allamakee County | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 417,153 |
| Allamakee-Clayton El Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Allamakee County | 16.5¢ 2024 | $182 | 9,962 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Allamakee 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 52140
How much does electricity cost in 52140?
About 16.9¢ per kWh for homes (MiEnergy Cooperative, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $152.
Who is the electric utility for 52140?
MiEnergy Cooperative, with about 6,006 residential customers in Iowa; 2 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¢.