Detailed electricity rate data on ZIP Code 50266 in Polk County in the U.S. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 50266, which is primarily associated with West Des Moines, IA. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 50266 to those in Iowa and also in the entire U.S. Also, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Polk County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 50266 (West Des Moines, IA) compare to rates in Iowa and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 50266 of 8.83¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Iowa overall.
ZIP Code 50266 vs. Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate of 13.55¢/kWh is approximately 53% higher than the 8.83¢/kWh 50266 average rate.
ZIP Code 50266 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.78¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 101% higher than the average residential rate in 50266.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 50266, Iowa, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50266 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 13.55¢/kWh | 10.47¢/kWh | 6.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 50266. See how this Polk County region compares to other regions in Iowa.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 50266 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Iowa.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 50266 | Average IA ZIP | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 15.24 MkWh | 1.34 MkWh | 1409 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 17.52 MkWh | 1.53 MkWh | 1619 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 15.59 MkWh | 1.37 MkWh | 1441 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 13.21 MkWh | 1.16 MkWh | 1221 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 10.28 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 950 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 10.23 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 945 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 13.88 MkWh | 1.22 MkWh | 1282 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 18.04 MkWh | 1.58 MkWh | 1668 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 15.51 MkWh | 1.36 MkWh | 1433 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 12.09 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 1117 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 11.25 MkWh | 0.99 MkWh | 1039 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 10.66 MkWh | 0.93 MkWh | 985 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 50266 is connected to West Des Moines, IA in Polk County. This Iowa region currently has an approximate population of 29,636 residents and an estimated 13,777 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 50266 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
