Electricity rates in 38851 — Houston, MS
Homes in ZIP 38851 pay about 14.3¢ per kWh (4-County Electric Power Assn, Jan–Aug 2026). 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 14.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 38851 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 38851
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Assn Cooperative | 14.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 41,076 |
| Natchez Trace Elec Power Assn Cooperative | 12.8¢ 2024 | $144 | 12,611 |
| City of Okolona Municipal | 12.8¢ 2024 | $148 | 4,289 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Chickasaw 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 38851
How much does electricity cost in 38851?
About 14.3¢ per kWh for homes (4-County Electric Power Assn, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $129.
Who is the electric utility for 38851?
4-County Electric Power Assn, with about 41,076 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¢.