Electricity rates in 56381 — Starbuck, MN
Homes in ZIP 56381 pay about 17.3¢ per kWh (Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota, 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 17.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 56381 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56381
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Runestone Electric Assn Cooperative | 14.4¢ 2024 | $161 | 14,282 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Pope County | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $95 | 50,118 |
| Stearns Cooperative Elec Assn Cooperative · serves Pope County | 13.9¢ 2024 | $167 | 26,138 |
| Agralite Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Pope County | 13.9¢ 2024 | $184 | 4,333 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Pope 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 56381
How much does electricity cost in 56381?
About 17.3¢ per kWh for homes (Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $155.
Who is the electric utility for 56381?
Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota, with about 1,230,057 residential customers in Minnesota; 4 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¢.