Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Iowa — 2026

Out of 1,058 ZIP codes with data in Iowa, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Iowa Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,058
Highest value	13.9 c/kWh
Median value	13.9 c/kWh
State	Iowa

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Electricity Rate	Safety Score
1	50001	Ackworth	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
2	50002	Adair	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
3	50003	Adel	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
4	50005	Albion	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
5	50006	Alden	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
6	50007	Alleman	IA	13.9 c/kWh	67/100
7	50008	Allerton	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
8	50009	Altoona	IA	13.9 c/kWh	65/100
9	50010	Ames	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
10	50011	Ames	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
11	50012	Ames	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
12	50013	Ames	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
13	50014	Ames	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
14	50020	Anita	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
15	50021	Ankeny	IA	13.9 c/kWh	67/100
16	50022	Atlantic	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
17	50023	Ankeny	IA	13.9 c/kWh	67/100
18	50025	Audubon	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
19	50026	Bagley	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
20	50027	Barnes City	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
21	50028	Baxter	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
22	50029	Bayard	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
23	50031	Beaver	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
24	50032	Berwick	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
25	50033	Bevington	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
26	50034	Blairsburg	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
27	50035	Bondurant	IA	13.9 c/kWh	67/100
28	50036	Boone	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
29	50037	Boone	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
30	50038	Booneville	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
31	50039	Bouton	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
32	50040	Boxholm	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
33	50041	Bradford	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
34	50042	Brayton	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
35	50043	Buckeye	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
36	50044	Bussey	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
37	50046	Cambridge	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
38	50047	Carlisle	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
39	50048	Casey	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
40	50049	Chariton	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
41	50050	Churdan	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
42	50051	Clemons	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
43	50052	Clio	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
44	50054	Colfax	IA	13.9 c/kWh	67/100
45	50055	Collins	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
46	50056	Colo	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
47	50057	Columbia	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
48	50058	Coon Rapids	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
49	50059	Cooper	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
50	50060	Corydon	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
51	50061	Cumming	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
52	50062	Melcher-dallas	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
53	50063	Dallas Center	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
54	50064	Dana	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
55	50065	Davis City	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
56	50066	Dawson	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
57	50067	Decatur	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
58	50068	Derby	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
59	50069	De Soto	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
60	50070	Dexter	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
61	50071	Dows	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
62	50072	Earlham	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
63	50073	Elkhart	IA	13.9 c/kWh	67/100
64	50074	Ellston	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
65	50075	Ellsworth	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
66	50076	Exira	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
67	50078	Ferguson	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
68	50099	Boone	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
69	50101	Galt	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
70	50102	Garden City	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
71	50103	Garden Grove	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
72	50104	Gibson	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
73	50105	Gilbert	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
74	50106	Gilman	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
75	50107	Grand Junction	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
76	50108	Grand River	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
77	50109	Granger	IA	13.9 c/kWh	66/100
78	50110	Gray	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
79	50111	Grimes	IA	13.9 c/kWh	64/100
80	50112	Grinnell	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
81	50115	Guthrie Center	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
82	50116	Hamilton	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
83	50117	Hamlin	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
84	50118	Hartford	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
85	50119	Harvey	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
86	50120	Haverhill	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
87	50122	Hubbard	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
88	50123	Humeston	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
89	50124	Huxley	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
90	50125	Indianola	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
91	50126	Iowa Falls	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
92	50127	Ira	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
93	50128	Jamaica	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
94	50129	Jefferson	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
95	50130	Jewell	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
96	50131	Johnston	IA	13.9 c/kWh	66/100
97	50132	Kamrar	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
98	50133	Kellerton	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
99	50134	Kelley	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—
100	50135	Kellogg	IA	13.9 c/kWh	—

Methodology

Energy cost rankings use EIA residential electricity rate data by utility service area, mapped to ZIP codes. Rates are in cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). The national average is approximately 16-17 c/kWh. High energy costs combined with older housing stock indicate significant homeowner burden.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are energy costs included in home safety?

Energy burden is a key factor in home affordability and livability. ZIP codes with high electricity rates and older housing stock face compounding costs: higher bills, more expensive repairs, and greater risk of deferred maintenance that leads to safety hazards.

How can homeowners reduce energy costs?

Federal and state rebates are available for insulation, heat pumps, weatherization, and solar panels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $14,000 in home energy rebates. Check energystar.gov/rebates for eligibility.