Electricity rates in 35976 — Guntersville, AL
Homes in ZIP 35976 pay about 18.1¢ per kWh (Alabama Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 18.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 35976 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 35976
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Co. Investor Owned | 18.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $189 | 1,332,911 |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop Cooperative | 12.5¢ 2024 | $155 | 17,318 |
| Arab Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative | 12.0¢ 2024 | $148 | 14,062 |
| North Alabama Electric Coop Cooperative | 12.8¢ 2024 | $162 | 13,099 |
| Guntersville Electric Board Municipal | 12.8¢ 2024 | $156 | 4,875 |
| Sand Mountain Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Marshall County | 12.6¢ 2024 | $148 | 27,298 |
| Cherokee Electric Coop (AL) Cooperative · serves Marshall County | 15.1¢ 2024 | $168 | 18,830 |
| Albertville Municipal Utilities Board Municipal · serves Marshall County | 10.7¢ 2024 | $133 | 8,318 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Marshall 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 35976
How much does electricity cost in 35976?
About 18.1¢ per kWh for homes (Alabama Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $163.
Who is the electric utility for 35976?
Alabama Power Co., with about 1,332,911 residential customers in Alabama; 7 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¢.