Electricity rates in 81235 — Lake City, CO
Homes in ZIP 81235 pay about 16.9¢ per kWh (Public Service Co. of Colorado, Jan–Aug 2026). The Colorado 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 16.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 81235 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 81235
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co. of Colorado Investor Owned | 16.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $90 | 1,365,053 |
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc. Cooperative | 16.7¢ 2024 | $110 | 39,931 |
| Delta Montrose Electric Assn Cooperative | 15.0¢ 2024 | $107 | 32,575 |
| San Miguel Power Assn, Inc. Cooperative | 16.3¢ 2024 | $132 | 12,154 |
| San Luis Valley R E C, Inc. Cooperative | 21.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $119 | 9,115 |
| Gunnison County Elec Assn. Cooperative · serves Hinsdale County | 17.4¢ 2024 | $158 | 11,738 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hinsdale County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Colorado 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 Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.
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 81235
How much does electricity cost in 81235?
About 16.9¢ per kWh for homes (Public Service Co. of Colorado, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $153.
Who is the electric utility for 81235?
Public Service Co. of Colorado, with about 1,365,053 residential customers in Colorado; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in CO getting more expensive?
The Colorado residential average was 17.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.