Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 51002 (Alta, IA) in Buena Vista County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 51002 in the United States. Compare residential, industrial and commercial electricity rates in 51002 to those in Iowa and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view historical data on estimated electricity usage in this Buena Vista County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 51002 (Alta, IA) compare to rates in Iowa and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 51002 of 8.39¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Iowa overall.
ZIP Code 51002 vs. Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate of 14.79¢/kWh is approximately 76% higher than the 8.39¢/kWh 51002 average rate.
ZIP Code 51002 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 115% higher than the average residential rate in 51002.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 51002, Iowa, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 51002 | 8.39¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 5.3¢/kWh |
| Iowa | 14.79¢/kWh | 11.66¢/kWh | 8.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 51002. See how this Buena Vista County region compares to other regions in Iowa.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 51002 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Iowa.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 51002 | Average IA ZIP | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 0.84 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 946 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 0.89 MkWh | 0.95 MkWh | 1004 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 1.25 MkWh | 1.34 MkWh | 1409 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 1.44 MkWh | 1.53 MkWh | 1619 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 1.28 MkWh | 1.37 MkWh | 1441 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 1.09 MkWh | 1.16 MkWh | 1221 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.85 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 950 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.84 MkWh | 0.9 MkWh | 945 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 1.14 MkWh | 1.22 MkWh | 1282 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 1.48 MkWh | 1.58 MkWh | 1668 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 1.28 MkWh | 1.36 MkWh | 1433 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.99 MkWh | 1.06 MkWh | 1117 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 51002 is connected to Alta, IA in Buena Vista County. This Iowa region currently has an approximate population of 2,778 residents and an estimated 1,077 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 51002 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
