Detailed electricity rate data on ZIP Code 50261 in Dallas County in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 50261, which is primarily associated with Van Meter, IA. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 50261 to those in Iowa and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Dallas County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 50261 (Van Meter, IA) compare to rates in Iowa and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 50261 of 8.83¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Iowa overall.
ZIP Code 50261 vs. Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate of 12.6¢/kWh is approximately 43% higher than the 8.83¢/kWh 50261 average rate.
ZIP Code 50261 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.24¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 95% higher than the average residential rate in 50261.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 50261, Iowa, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50261 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 12.6¢/kWh | 10.26¢/kWh | 6.4¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 50261. See how this Dallas County region compares to other regions in Iowa.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 50261 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Iowa.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 50261 | Average IA ZIP | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 1.51 MkWh | 1.53 MkWh | 1617 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 1.35 MkWh | 1.36 MkWh | 1439 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 1.14 MkWh | 1.16 MkWh | 1219 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.89 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 949 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.88 MkWh | 0.89 MkWh | 944 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 1.2 MkWh | 1.21 MkWh | 1281 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 1.56 MkWh | 1.58 MkWh | 1666 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 1.34 MkWh | 1.36 MkWh | 1432 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 1.05 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 1117 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.97 MkWh | 0.99 MkWh | 1039 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.92 MkWh | 0.93 MkWh | 985 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 1.35 MkWh | 1.37 MkWh | 1445 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 50261 is connected to Van Meter, IA in Dallas County. This Iowa region currently has an approximate population of 2,622 residents and an estimated 930 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 50261 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
