Electricity rates in 40404 — Berea, KY
Homes in ZIP 40404 pay about 11.0¢ per kWh (City of Berea Municipal Utility, Jan–Aug 2026). The Kentucky average is 13.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 11.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 40404 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 40404
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Berea Municipal Utility Municipal | 11.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $92 | 4,722 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. Investor Owned · serves Madison County | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 450,673 |
| Blue Grass Energy Coop Corp Cooperative · serves Madison County | 12.3¢ 2024 | $144 | 60,641 |
| Jackson Energy Coop Corp (KY) Cooperative · serves Madison County | 13.7¢ 2024 | $153 | 49,423 |
| Inter County Energy Coop Corp (KY) Cooperative · serves Madison County | 13.7¢ 2024 | $150 | 26,655 |
| Clark Energy Coop Inc. (KY) Cooperative · serves Madison County | 13.3¢ 2024 | $139 | 26,203 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Madison County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Kentucky 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 40404
How much does electricity cost in 40404?
About 11.0¢ per kWh for homes (City of Berea Municipal Utility, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $99.
Who is the electric utility for 40404?
City of Berea Municipal Utility, with about 4,722 residential customers in Kentucky; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in KY getting more expensive?
The Kentucky residential average was 13.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.