Electricity rates in 33686 — Tampa, FL
Homes in ZIP 33686 pay about 18.4¢ per kWh (Tampa Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Florida average is 15.0¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 18.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 33686 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in FL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Electric Co. Investor Owned | 18.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $166 | 757,280 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC Investor Owned · serves Hillsborough | 16.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $170 | 1,793,067 |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Hillsborough | 12.3¢ 2024 | $146 | 57,589 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hillsborough; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Florida 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 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 33686
How much does electricity cost in 33686?
About 18.4¢ per kWh for homes (Tampa Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $165.
Who is the electric utility for 33686?
Tampa Electric Co., with about 757,280 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¢.