Electricity rates in 56502 — Detroit Lakes, MN
Homes in ZIP 56502 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).
What a month of electricity costs
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 56502 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Becker
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Becker | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $95 | 50,118 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative (MN) Cooperative · serves Becker | 13.3¢ 2024 | $132 | 27,239 |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Becker | 14.3¢ 2024 | $168 | 13,948 |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co.-op Electrical Assn Cooperative · serves Becker | 13.4¢ 2024 | $122 | 11,200 |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Becker | 12.5¢ 2024 | $203 | 9,313 |
| City of Detroit Lakes (MN) Municipal · serves Becker | 10.6¢ 2024 | $197 | 8,140 |
| City of Lake Park (MN) Municipal · serves Becker | 11.6¢ 2024 | $110 | 612 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Becker; 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 56502
How much does electricity cost in 56502?
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 56502?
Otter Tail Power Co. serves Becker (EIA service territory), with about 50,118 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¢.