EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 35615 — Belle Mina, AL

Homes in ZIP 35615 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).

Avg. home price12.2¢per kWh
UtilityCity of Athens (AL)
AL average16.3¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1391,137 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$61
900 kWh / month$110
1,200 kWh / month$147

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 35615 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 35615

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in AL
City of Athens (AL)
Municipal
12.2¢
2024
$13950,985

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

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Alabama averageU.S. average
Aug 202616.3¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+0.4%16.3¢
vs. 5 years ago+22%13.4¢
Record high17.4¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2541,555 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, East South Central14.7¢Dec 2027

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 35615

How much does electricity cost in 35615?

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 35615?

City of Athens (AL), with about 50,985 residential customers in Alabama.

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¢.