Electricity data about ZIP Code 50242, which is associated with Searsboro, IA in Poweshiek County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 50242 in the United States. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 50242 to those in Iowa and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Poweshiek County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 50242 (Searsboro, IA) compare to rates in Iowa and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 50242 of 8.83¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Iowa overall.
ZIP Code 50242 vs. Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate of 14.14¢/kWh is approximately 60% higher than the 8.83¢/kWh 50242 average rate.
ZIP Code 50242 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.44¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 109% higher than the average residential rate in 50242.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 50242, Iowa, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50242 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 14.14¢/kWh | 10.58¢/kWh | 6.62¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.44¢/kWh | 13.54¢/kWh | 8.71¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 50242. See how this Poweshiek County region compares to other regions in Iowa.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 50242 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Iowa.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 50242 | Average IA ZIP | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 0.28 MkWh | 1.21 MkWh | 1281 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.37 MkWh | 1.58 MkWh | 1666 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.31 MkWh | 1.36 MkWh | 1432 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.25 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 1117 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 MkWh | 0.99 MkWh | 1039 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 MkWh | 0.93 MkWh | 985 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.32 MkWh | 1.37 MkWh | 1445 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 0.35 MkWh | 1.52 MkWh | 1599 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.28 MkWh | 1.23 MkWh | 1293 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 0.26 MkWh | 1.14 MkWh | 1200 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 0.22 MkWh | 0.94 MkWh | 988 MkWh |
| May 2026 | 0.23 MkWh | 0.98 MkWh | 1030 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 50242 is connected to Searsboro, IA in Poweshiek County. This Iowa region currently has an approximate population of 595 residents and an estimated 225 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 50242 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
