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

Electricity rates in 38450 — Collinwood, TN

Homes in ZIP 38450 pay about 12.4¢ per kWh (Tennessee Valley Electric Coop, 2024 average). The Tennessee average is 13.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price12.4¢per kWh
UtilityTennessee Valley Electric Coop
TN average13.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1361,099 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$62
900 kWh / month$112
1,200 kWh / month$149

Monthly cost at the average price of 12.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 38450 is

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Utilities serving 38450

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in TN
Tennessee Valley Electric Coop
Cooperative
12.4¢
2024
$13616,804

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Wayne 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 38450

How much does electricity cost in 38450?

About 12.4¢ per kWh for homes (Tennessee Valley Electric Coop, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $112.

Who is the electric utility for 38450?

Tennessee Valley Electric Coop, with about 16,804 residential customers in Tennessee.

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¢.