Electricity rates in 39404 — Hattiesburg, MS
Homes in ZIP 39404 pay about 14.3¢ per kWh (Pearl River Valley El 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 39404 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn Cooperative | 14.3¢ 2024 | $171 | 52,077 |
| Mississippi Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Forrest | 16.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $161 | 157,437 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative Cooperative · serves Forrest | 15.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $163 | 65,176 |
| Dixie Electric Power Assn (MS) Cooperative · serves Forrest | 13.4¢ 2024 | $162 | 37,803 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Forrest; 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 39404
How much does electricity cost in 39404?
About 14.3¢ per kWh for homes (Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $128.
Who is the electric utility for 39404?
Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn, with about 52,077 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¢.