Electricity rates in 54602 — La Crosse, WI
Homes in ZIP 54602 pay about 17.7¢ per kWh (Northern States Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Wisconsin average is 19.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 17.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 54602 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. Investor Owned | 17.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $109 | 220,574 |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative Cooperative · serves La Crosse | 16.3¢ 2024 | $164 | 18,970 |
| Vernon Electric Coop Cooperative · serves La Crosse | 15.2¢ 2024 | $161 | 11,566 |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc. (WI) Cooperative · serves La Crosse | 12.0¢ 2024 | $231 | 8,103 |
| Village of Bangor (WI) Municipal · serves La Crosse | 14.5¢ 2024 | $148 | 1,998 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for La Crosse; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Wisconsin 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 54602
How much does electricity cost in 54602?
About 17.7¢ per kWh for homes (Northern States Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $159.
Who is the electric utility for 54602?
Northern States Power Co., with about 220,574 residential customers in Wisconsin; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in WI getting more expensive?
The Wisconsin residential average was 19.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.