Electricity rates in 55901 — Rochester, MN
Homes in ZIP 55901 pay about 19.8¢ per kWh (Rochester Public Utilities, Jan–Aug 2026). The Minnesota average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 19.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 55901 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 55901
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Public Utilities Municipal | 19.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 54,943 |
| People's Cooperative Services Cooperative | 16.7¢ 2024 | $146 | 21,665 |
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned · serves Olmsted County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Olmsted County | 15.2¢ 2024 | $128 | 17,842 |
| MiEnergy Cooperative Cooperative · serves Olmsted County | 16.6¢ 2024 | $154 | 15,224 |
| Goodhue County Coop Elec Assn Cooperative · serves Olmsted County | 14.5¢ 2024 | $213 | 5,274 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Olmsted County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Minnesota 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 55901
How much does electricity cost in 55901?
About 19.8¢ per kWh for homes (Rochester Public Utilities, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $178.
Who is the electric utility for 55901?
Rochester Public Utilities, with about 54,943 residential customers in Minnesota; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MN getting more expensive?
The Minnesota residential average was 17.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.