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

Electricity rates in 38855 — Mantachie, MS

Homes in ZIP 38855 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).

Avg. home price12.2¢per kWh
UtilityTombigbee Electric Power Assn
MS average14.4¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1551,271 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$61
900 kWh / month$110
1,200 kWh / month$147

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 38855 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 38855

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MS
Tombigbee Electric Power Assn
Cooperative
12.2¢
2024
$15537,296

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

Mississippi price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Mississippi averageU.S. average 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Mississippi averageU.S. average
Mississippi averageU.S. average
Aug 202614.4¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+6%13.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+25.9%11.5¢
Record high16.8¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2391,655 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 38855

How much does electricity cost in 38855?

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 38855?

Tombigbee Electric Power Assn, with about 37,296 residential customers in Mississippi.

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¢.