Electricity rates in 42044 — Gilbertsville, KY
Homes in ZIP 42044 pay about 14.6¢ per kWh (Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop, 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 14.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 42044 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 42044
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop Cooperative | 14.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 40,645 |
| West Kentucky Rural E C C Cooperative | 13.5¢ 2024 | $156 | 32,062 |
| Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation Cooperative | 15.6¢ 2024 | $184 | 23,979 |
| City of Benton (KY) Municipal · serves Marshall County | 14.1¢ 2024 | $146 | 1,889 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Marshall 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 42044
How much does electricity cost in 42044?
About 14.6¢ per kWh for homes (Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $131.
Who is the electric utility for 42044?
Pennyrile Rural Electric Coop, with about 40,645 residential customers in Kentucky; 3 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¢.