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

Electricity rates in 56333 — Gilman, MN

Homes in ZIP 56333 pay about 18.0¢ per kWh (East Central Energy, Jan–Aug 2026). The Minnesota average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price18.0¢per kWh
UtilityEast Central Energy
MN average17.2¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$138820 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$90
900 kWh / month$162
1,200 kWh / month$216

Monthly cost at the average price of 18.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 56333 is

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Utilities serving 56333

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MN
East Central Energy
Cooperative
18.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$13855,250
Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota
Investor Owned · serves Benton
17.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1001,230,057
ALLETE, Inc.
Investor Owned · serves Benton
16.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$102125,896

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

Minnesota price trend

11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢21¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. averageEast Central Energy 11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢21¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. averageEast Central Energy
Minnesota averageU.S. averageEast Central Energy
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 56333

How much does electricity cost in 56333?

About 18.0¢ per kWh for homes (East Central Energy, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $162.

Who is the electric utility for 56333?

East Central Energy, with about 55,250 residential customers in Minnesota; 2 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¢.