Electricity rate details and in-depth statistics about ZIP Code 50311 in the state of Iowa. View open electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 50311 in Des Moines, IA in the U.S. See a comparison of commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 50311 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 50311 (Des Moines, IA) compare to rates in Iowa and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 50311 of 8.83¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Iowa overall.
ZIP Code 50311 vs. Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate of 13.42¢/kWh is approximately 52% higher than the 8.83¢/kWh 50311 average rate.
ZIP Code 50311 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.83¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 113% higher than the average residential rate in 50311.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 50311, Iowa, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 50311 | 8.83¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh | 4.29¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 13.42¢/kWh | 10.35¢/kWh | 6.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 50311. See how this Polk County region compares to other regions in Iowa.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 50311 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Iowa.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 50311 | Average IA ZIP | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 4.62 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 949 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 4.6 MkWh | 0.89 MkWh | 944 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 6.24 MkWh | 1.21 MkWh | 1281 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 8.12 MkWh | 1.58 MkWh | 1666 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 6.98 MkWh | 1.36 MkWh | 1432 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 5.44 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 1117 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 5.07 MkWh | 0.99 MkWh | 1039 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 4.8 MkWh | 0.93 MkWh | 985 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 7.04 MkWh | 1.37 MkWh | 1445 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 7.8 MkWh | 1.52 MkWh | 1599 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 6.3 MkWh | 1.23 MkWh | 1293 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 5.85 MkWh | 1.14 MkWh | 1200 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 50311 is connected to Des Moines, IA in Polk County. This Iowa region currently has an approximate population of 15,738 residents and an estimated 5,844 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 50311 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
