Electricity rates in 56525 — Comstock, MN
Homes in ZIP 56525 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 56525 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Clay County
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned · serves Clay County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Clay County | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $95 | 50,118 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative (MN) Cooperative · serves Clay County | 13.3¢ 2024 | $132 | 27,239 |
| City of Moorhead (MN) Municipal · serves Clay County | 11.4¢ 2024 | $93 | 18,180 |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Clay County | 14.3¢ 2024 | $168 | 13,948 |
| Red River Valley Coop Pwr Assn Cooperative · serves Clay County | 12.0¢ 2024 | $274 | 4,853 |
| City of Barnesville (MN) Municipal · serves Clay County | 11.1¢ 2024 | $124 | 1,550 |
| Hawley Public Utilities Comm Municipal · serves Clay County | 13.1¢ 2024 | $180 | 1,201 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Clay 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 56525
How much does electricity cost in 56525?
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 56525?
Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota serves Clay County (EIA service territory), with about 1,230,057 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¢.