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

Electricity rates in 32405 — Panama City, FL

Homes in ZIP 32405 pay about 14.7¢ per kWh (Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average). The Florida average is 15.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.7¢per kWh
UtilityGulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc.
FL average15.0¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$1751,193 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$73
900 kWh / month$132
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$176

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 32405 is

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Utilities serving 32405

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in FL
Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc.
Cooperative
14.7¢
2024
$17521,220
Florida Power & Light Co.
Investor Owned · serves Bay County
14.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1555,236,277
Duke Energy Florida, LLC
Investor Owned · serves Bay County
16.5¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1701,793,067

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

Florida price trend

11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Florida averageU.S. average 11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Florida averageU.S. average
Florida averageU.S. average
Aug 202615.0¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago-2.2%15.3¢
vs. 5 years ago+26.6%11.8¢
Record high15.9¢Jan 2026
Avg. home bill$2171,449 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢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 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 32405

How much does electricity cost in 32405?

About 14.7¢ per kWh for homes (Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc., 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $132.

Who is the electric utility for 32405?

Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc., with about 21,220 residential customers in Florida; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in FL getting more expensive?

The Florida residential average was 15.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 2.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.