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

Electricity rates in 58504 — Bismarck, ND

Homes in ZIP 58504 pay about 12.4¢ per kWh (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The North Dakota average is 13.3¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.4¢per kWh
UtilityMontana-Dakota Utilities Co.
ND average13.3¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$94806 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$62
900 kWh / month$111
1,200 kWh / month$149

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 58504 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 58504

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in ND
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Investor Owned
12.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$9479,354
Capital Electric Coop, Inc.
Cooperative
12.3¢
2024
$12519,530
Otter Tail Power Co.
Investor Owned · serves Burleigh County
11.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$11645,467
KEM Electric Coop Inc.
Cooperative · serves Burleigh County
12.3¢
2024
$3263,753

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

North Dakota price trend

8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026North Dakota averageU.S. averageMontana-Dakota Utilities Co. 8¢11¢14¢17¢20¢20222023202420252026North Dakota averageU.S. averageMontana-Dakota Utilities Co.
North Dakota averageU.S. averageMontana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Aug 202613.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.6%13.0¢
vs. 5 years ago+11%12.0¢
Record high14.1¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$130979 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 58504

How much does electricity cost in 58504?

About 12.4¢ per kWh for homes (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $111.

Who is the electric utility for 58504?

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., with about 79,354 residential customers in North Dakota; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in ND getting more expensive?

The North Dakota residential average was 13.3¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.6% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.