Electricity rates in 56090 — Vernon Center, MN
Homes in ZIP 56090 pay about 15.0¢ per kWh (BENCO Electric Cooperative, 2024 average). 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 15.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 56090 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56090
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENCO Electric Cooperative Cooperative | 15.0¢ 2024 | $142 | 18,361 |
| South Central Electric Assn Cooperative | 15.2¢ 2024 | $203 | 4,665 |
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned · serves Blue Earth County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Blue Earth County | 14.0¢ 2024 | $132 | 43,412 |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Cooperative · serves Blue Earth County | 15.6¢ 2024 | $147 | 10,725 |
| Brown County Rural Elec Assn Cooperative · serves Blue Earth County | 12.6¢ 2024 | $299 | 4,566 |
| City of Lake Crystal (MN) Municipal · serves Blue Earth County | 18.0¢ Jan–Jul 2026 | $131 | 1,070 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Blue Earth 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 56090
How much does electricity cost in 56090?
About 15.0¢ per kWh for homes (BENCO Electric Cooperative, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $135.
Who is the electric utility for 56090?
BENCO Electric Cooperative, with about 18,361 residential customers in Minnesota; 6 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¢.