Electricity rates in 56561 — Moorhead, MN
Homes in ZIP 56561 pay about 11.4¢ per kWh (City of Moorhead (MN), 2024 average). 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 11.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 56561 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56561
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moorhead (MN) Municipal | 11.4¢ 2024 | $93 | 18,180 |
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned · serves Clay | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Clay | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $95 | 50,118 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative (MN) Cooperative · serves Clay | 13.3¢ 2024 | $132 | 27,239 |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Clay | 14.3¢ 2024 | $168 | 13,948 |
| Red River Valley Coop Pwr Assn Cooperative · serves Clay | 12.0¢ 2024 | $274 | 4,853 |
| City of Barnesville (MN) Municipal · serves Clay | 11.1¢ 2024 | $124 | 1,550 |
| Hawley Public Utilities Comm Municipal · serves Clay | 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 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 56561
How much does electricity cost in 56561?
About 11.4¢ per kWh for homes (City of Moorhead (MN), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $102.
Who is the electric utility for 56561?
City of Moorhead (MN), with about 18,180 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¢.