EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 86439 — Bullhead City, AZ

Homes in ZIP 86439 pay about 13.4¢ per kWh (UNS Electric, Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The Arizona average is 15.1¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price13.4¢per kWh
UtilityUNS Electric, Inc.
AZ average15.1¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$148924 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$67
900 kWh / month · avg. use$120
1,200 kWh / month$160

Monthly cost at the average price of 13.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 86439 is

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Utilities serving 86439

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in AZ
UNS Electric, Inc.
Investor Owned
13.4¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$14895,191
Arizona Public Service Co.
Investor Owned · serves Mohave
17.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1701,256,120
Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Mohave
13.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$11041,009
Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Mohave
9.6¢
2024
$1032,790
Garkane Energy Coop, Inc.
Cooperative · serves Mohave
11.5¢
2024
$1861,401
Aha Macav Power Service
Political Subdivision · serves Mohave
11.1¢
2024
$299645

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Mohave; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Arizona price trend

10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Arizona averageU.S. averageUNS Electric, Inc. 10¢12¢14¢16¢18¢20¢20222023202420252026Arizona averageU.S. averageUNS Electric, Inc.
Arizona averageU.S. averageUNS Electric, Inc.
Aug 202615.1¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago-0.3%15.1¢
vs. 5 years ago+19.6%12.6¢
Record high16.0¢Feb 2026
Avg. home bill$2691,789 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Mountain14.7¢Dec 2027

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 Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

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 86439

How much does electricity cost in 86439?

About 13.4¢ per kWh for homes (UNS Electric, Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $120.

Who is the electric utility for 86439?

UNS Electric, Inc., with about 95,191 residential customers in Arizona; 5 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in AZ getting more expensive?

The Arizona residential average was 15.1¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 0.3% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.