Electricity rates in 54838 — Gordon, WI
Homes in ZIP 54838 pay about 15.7¢ per kWh (Barron Electric Coop, 2024 average). 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 15.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 54838 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 54838
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Electric Coop Cooperative | 15.7¢ 2024 | $130 | 19,266 |
| Dahlberg Light & Power Co. Investor Owned | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $70 | 10,939 |
| Superior Water and Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Douglas County | 16.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $84 | 13,072 |
| East Central Energy Cooperative · serves Douglas County | 18.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $124 | 5,182 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Douglas County; 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 54838
How much does electricity cost in 54838?
About 15.7¢ per kWh for homes (Barron Electric Coop, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $141.
Who is the electric utility for 54838?
Barron Electric Coop, with about 19,266 residential customers in Wisconsin; 3 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¢.