Electricity rates in 36556 — Malcolm, AL
Homes in ZIP 36556 pay about 15.8¢ per kWh (Clarke-Washington E M C, 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 15.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 36556 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 36556
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in AL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke-Washington E M C Cooperative | 15.8¢ 2024 | $155 | 18,708 |
| Alabama Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Washington County | 18.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $189 | 1,332,911 |
| Black Warrior Elec Member Corp Cooperative · serves Washington County | 13.2¢ 2024 | $147 | 20,053 |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative Cooperative · serves Washington County | 14.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $162 | 336 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Washington 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 36556
How much does electricity cost in 36556?
About 15.8¢ per kWh for homes (Clarke-Washington E M C, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $142.
Who is the electric utility for 36556?
Clarke-Washington E M C, with about 18,708 residential customers in Alabama; 3 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¢.