Electricity rates in 42050 — Hickman, KY
Homes in ZIP 42050 pay about 14.8¢ per kWh (Gibson Electric Members Corp, 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 14.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 42050 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 42050
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in KY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Electric Members Corp Cooperative | 14.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $156 | 2,527 |
| City of Hickman Municipal | 14.5¢ 2024 | $137 | 821 |
| Kentucky Utilities Co. Investor Owned · serves Fulton County | 13.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $130 | 450,673 |
| City of Fulton (KY) Municipal · serves Fulton County | 13.6¢ 2024 | $130 | 1,188 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Fulton 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 42050
How much does electricity cost in 42050?
About 14.8¢ per kWh for homes (Gibson Electric Members Corp, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $133.
Who is the electric utility for 42050?
Gibson Electric Members Corp, with about 2,527 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¢.