EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 56219 — Browns Valley, MN

Homes in ZIP 56219 pay about 12.2¢ per kWh (Otter Tail Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Minnesota average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.2¢per kWh
UtilityOtter Tail Power Co.
MN average17.2¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$95842 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$61
900 kWh / month$110
1,200 kWh / month$147

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 56219 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 56219

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MN
Otter Tail Power Co.
Investor Owned
12.2¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$9550,118

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Roberts County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Minnesota price trend

8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. averageOtter Tail Power Co. 8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. averageOtter Tail Power Co.
Minnesota averageU.S. averageOtter Tail Power Co.
Aug 202617.2¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+1.8%16.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+22.8%14.0¢
Record high17.5¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$145844 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

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 56219

How much does electricity cost in 56219?

About 12.2¢ per kWh for homes (Otter Tail Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $110.

Who is the electric utility for 56219?

Otter Tail Power Co., with about 50,118 residential customers in Minnesota.

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¢.