Electricity rates in 56129 — Ellsworth, MN
Homes in ZIP 56129 pay about 15.0¢ per kWh (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, 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 15.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 56129 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56129
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop Cooperative | 15.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $251 | 3,370 |
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned · serves Nobles County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn Cooperative · serves Nobles County | 11.6¢ 2024 | $142 | 5,727 |
| City of Worthington (MN) Municipal · serves Nobles County | 12.1¢ 2024 | $76 | 4,662 |
| Adrian Public Utilities Comm Municipal · serves Nobles County | 13.0¢ 2024 | $187 | 697 |
| City of Round Lake (MN) Municipal · serves Nobles County | 13.5¢ 2024 | $126 | 276 |
| City of Brewster (MN) Municipal · serves Nobles County | 13.9¢ 2024 | $185 | 268 |
| City of Rushmore (MN) Municipal · serves Nobles County | 12.3¢ 2024 | $95 | 220 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Nobles 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 56129
How much does electricity cost in 56129?
About 15.0¢ per kWh for homes (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $135.
Who is the electric utility for 56129?
Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, with about 3,370 residential customers in Minnesota; 7 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¢.