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

Electricity rates in 38869 — Sherman, MS

Homes in ZIP 38869 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 38869 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 38869

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MS
Tombigbee Electric Power Assn
Cooperative
12.2¢
2024
$15537,296
Pontotoc Electric Power Assn
Cooperative
13.0¢
2024
$16016,377
City of New Albany (MS)
Municipal
12.4¢
2024
$1438,157
North East Mississippi EPA
Cooperative · serves Pontotoc County
13.4¢
2024
$13926,142

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Pontotoc 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 38869

How much does electricity cost in 38869?

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 38869?

Tombigbee Electric Power Assn, with about 37,296 residential customers in Mississippi; 3 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¢.