Electricity rates in 39576 — Waveland, MS
Homes in ZIP 39576 pay about 16.6¢ per kWh (Mississippi Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 16.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 39576 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 39576
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. Investor Owned | 16.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $161 | 157,437 |
| Coast Electric Power Assn (MS) Cooperative | 14.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $171 | 82,510 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hancock 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 39576
How much does electricity cost in 39576?
About 16.6¢ per kWh for homes (Mississippi Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $149.
Who is the electric utility for 39576?
Mississippi Power Co., with about 157,437 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¢.