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

Electricity rates in 38236 — Mansfield, TN

Homes in ZIP 38236 pay about 11.6¢ per kWh (City of Paris (TN), 2024 average). The Tennessee average is 13.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price11.6¢per kWh
UtilityCity of Paris (TN)
TN average13.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1291,115 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$58
900 kWh / month$104
1,200 kWh / month$139

Monthly cost at the average price of 11.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 38236 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 38236

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in TN
City of Paris (TN)
Municipal
11.6¢
2024
$12916,263
Carroll County (TN)
Municipal
11.9¢
2024
$14312,344

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Henry County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Tennessee price trend

9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026Tennessee averageU.S. average 9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026Tennessee averageU.S. average
Tennessee averageU.S. average
Aug 202613.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.5%13.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+20.5%11.1¢
Record high15.1¢Mar 2026
Avg. home bill$2061,532 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 38236

How much does electricity cost in 38236?

About 11.6¢ per kWh for homes (City of Paris (TN), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $104.

Who is the electric utility for 38236?

City of Paris (TN), with about 16,263 residential customers in Tennessee; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in TN getting more expensive?

The Tennessee residential average was 13.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.