Electricity rates in 39828 — Cairo, GA
Homes in ZIP 39828 pay about 14.8¢ per kWh (Grady Electric Membership Corp, 2024 average). The Georgia average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 39828 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 39828
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in GA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grady Electric Membership Corp Cooperative | 14.8¢ 2024 | $167 | 19,283 |
| Georgia Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Grady County | 16.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $153 | 2,452,488 |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp Cooperative · serves Grady County | 16.0¢ 2024 | $187 | 21,293 |
| City of Thomasville (GA) Municipal · serves Grady County | 13.6¢ 2024 | $156 | 14,025 |
| City of Cairo (GA) Municipal · serves Grady County | 12.3¢ 2024 | $290 | 4,676 |
| City of Whigham (GA) Municipal · serves Grady County | 18.3¢ 2024 | $255 | 312 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Grady County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Georgia 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 South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
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 39828
How much does electricity cost in 39828?
About 14.8¢ per kWh for homes (Grady Electric Membership Corp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $134.
Who is the electric utility for 39828?
Grady Electric Membership Corp, with about 19,283 residential customers in Georgia; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in GA getting more expensive?
The Georgia residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 2.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.