Electricity data about ZIP Code 56540, which is associated with Fertile, MN in Polk County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 56540 in the United States. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 56540 to those in Minnesota and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Polk County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 56540 (Fertile, MN) compare to rates in Minnesota and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 56540 of 11.45¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Minnesota overall.
ZIP Code 56540 vs. Minnesota
Minnesota's average residential electricity rate of 17.1¢/kWh is approximately 49% higher than the 11.45¢/kWh 56540 average rate.
ZIP Code 56540 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 58% higher than the average residential rate in 56540.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 56540, Minnesota, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 56540 | 11.45¢/kWh | 9.84¢/kWh | 6.03¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 17.1¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 9.79¢/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 56540. See how this Polk County region compares to other regions in Minnesota.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 56540 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Minnesota.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 56540 | Average MN ZIP | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 0.5 MkWh | 1.6 MkWh | 1537 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 0.54 MkWh | 1.73 MkWh | 1659 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 0.7 MkWh | 2.24 MkWh | 2152 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.78 MkWh | 2.49 MkWh | 2390 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 0.7 MkWh | 2.24 MkWh | 2150 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.62 MkWh | 1.98 MkWh | 1903 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.52 MkWh | 1.67 MkWh | 1600 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.53 MkWh | 1.69 MkWh | 1620 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.61 MkWh | 1.93 MkWh | 1857 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.79 MkWh | 2.52 MkWh | 2422 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.7 MkWh | 2.24 MkWh | 2148 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.57 MkWh | 1.81 MkWh | 1737 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 56540 is connected to Fertile, MN in Polk County. This Minnesota region currently has an approximate population of 2,121 residents and an estimated 821 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 56540 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
