Electricity rate and other detailed data about ZIP Code 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN) in Becker County. Learn electricity statistics about ZIP Code 56501 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 56501 to those in Minnesota and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Becker County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN) compare to rates in Minnesota and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 56501 of 10.53¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Minnesota overall.
ZIP Code 56501 vs. Minnesota
Minnesota's average residential electricity rate of 14.98¢/kWh is approximately 42% higher than the 10.53¢/kWh 56501 average rate.
ZIP Code 56501 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 17.45¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 66% higher than the average residential rate in 56501.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 56501, Minnesota, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 56501 | 10.53¢/kWh | 8.89¢/kWh | 7.07¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢/kWh | 11.4¢/kWh | 9.3¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 56501. See how this Becker County region compares to other regions in Minnesota.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 56501 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Minnesota.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 56501 | Average MN ZIP | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 6.8 MkWh | 2.23 MkWh | 2136 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 6.02 MkWh | 1.97 MkWh | 1891 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 5.06 MkWh | 1.66 MkWh | 1590 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 5.13 MkWh | 1.68 MkWh | 1611 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 5.88 MkWh | 1.92 MkWh | 1847 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 7.68 MkWh | 2.51 MkWh | 2411 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 6.81 MkWh | 2.23 MkWh | 2138 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 5.53 MkWh | 1.81 MkWh | 1737 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 5.28 MkWh | 1.73 MkWh | 1658 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 5.34 MkWh | 1.74 MkWh | 1675 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 7.14 MkWh | 2.33 MkWh | 2241 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 7.46 MkWh | 2.44 MkWh | 2342 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 56501 is connected to Detroit Lakes, MN in Becker County. This Minnesota region currently has an approximate population of 17,425 residents and an estimated 7,348 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 56501 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
