Electricity rates in 39309 — Meridian, MS
Homes in ZIP 39309 pay about 14.3¢ per kWh (East Mississippi Elec Pwr 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 14.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 39309 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 39309
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn Cooperative | 14.3¢ 2024 | $152 | 9,885 |
| Mississippi Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Lauderdale County | 16.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $161 | 157,437 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Lauderdale 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 39309
How much does electricity cost in 39309?
About 14.3¢ per kWh for homes (East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $128.
Who is the electric utility for 39309?
East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn, with about 9,885 residential customers in Mississippi; 1 other utility also serves 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¢.