Electricity rates in 38838 — Dennis, MS
Homes in ZIP 38838 pay about 12.2¢ per kWh (Tombigbee Electric Power Assn, 2024 average). The Mississippi average is 14.4¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
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 38838 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 38838
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee Electric Power Assn Cooperative | 12.2¢ 2024 | $155 | 37,296 |
| Prentiss County Elec Pwr Assn Cooperative | 10.9¢ 2024 | $128 | 10,999 |
| Tishomingo County E P A Cooperative | 12.8¢ 2024 | $142 | 10,943 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Tishomingo County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Mississippi 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 38838
How much does electricity cost in 38838?
About 12.2¢ per kWh for homes (Tombigbee Electric Power Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $110.
Who is the electric utility for 38838?
Tombigbee Electric Power Assn, with about 37,296 residential customers in Mississippi; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MS getting more expensive?
The Mississippi residential average was 14.4¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 6% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.