Electricity rates in 35611 — Athens, AL
Homes in ZIP 35611 pay about 12.2¢ per kWh (City of Athens (AL), 2024 average). The Alabama average is 16.3¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 35611 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 35611
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AL |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Athens (AL) Municipal | 12.2¢ 2024 | $139 | 50,985 |
| City of Florence (AL) Municipal | 13.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $148 | 41,594 |
| Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp Cooperative | 16.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $195 | 36,973 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Limestone County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Alabama price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the East South Central region, which includes Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 35611
How much does electricity cost in 35611?
About 12.2¢ per kWh for homes (City of Athens (AL), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $110.
Who is the electric utility for 35611?
City of Athens (AL), with about 50,985 residential customers in Alabama; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in AL getting more expensive?
The Alabama residential average was 16.3¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.