Electricity rates in 87551 — Los Ojos, NM
Homes in ZIP 87551 pay about 13.2¢ per kWh (City of Farmington (NM), Jan–Aug 2026). The New Mexico average is 16.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 13.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 87551 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Rio Arriba County
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NM |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Farmington (NM) Municipal · serves Rio Arriba County | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $83 | 35,990 |
| Jemez Mountains Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Rio Arriba County | 15.4¢ 2024 | $89 | 28,093 |
| Kit Carson Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Rio Arriba County | 18.2¢ 2024 | $90 | 26,097 |
| Northern Rio Arriba E Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Rio Arriba County | 18.9¢ 2024 | $130 | 3,255 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Rio Arriba County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
New Mexico 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 87551
How much does electricity cost in 87551?
About 13.2¢ per kWh for homes (City of Farmington (NM), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $119.
Who is the electric utility for 87551?
City of Farmington (NM) serves Rio Arriba County (EIA service territory), with about 35,990 residential customers in New Mexico; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in NM getting more expensive?
The New Mexico residential average was 16.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 3.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.