Electricity rates in 38874 — Toccopola, MS
Homes in ZIP 38874 pay about 13.0¢ per kWh (Pontotoc 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 13.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 38874 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 38874
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Electric Power Assn Cooperative | 13.0¢ 2024 | $160 | 16,377 |
| North East Mississippi EPA Cooperative · serves Lafayette | 13.4¢ 2024 | $139 | 26,142 |
| Tallahatchie Valley E P A Cooperative · serves Lafayette | 12.4¢ 2024 | $136 | 21,493 |
| City of Oxford (MS) Municipal · serves Lafayette | 11.6¢ 2024 | $107 | 8,502 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lafayette; 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 38874
How much does electricity cost in 38874?
About 13.0¢ per kWh for homes (Pontotoc Electric Power Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $117.
Who is the electric utility for 38874?
Pontotoc Electric Power Assn, with about 16,377 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¢.